Fleet Manager

Summary/Objective

This role is responsible for the upkeep of the company’s fleet of trucks and trailers. This position will directly manage the day-to-day activities of the fleet, provide leadership and project management for fleet and have ownership of creating a positive and exciting work environment.

5am-3:30pm M-F

• Develop and align Fleet equipment specifications with all aspects of Distribution
• Stay current with all technologies and make proper adaptation to Fleet
• Ensure maintenance standards will keep Fleet at high uptime status
• Responsible for maintenance/PMs of all pallet jacks
• Operate within described department and project budgets
• Collaborate with industry peers concerning benchmarking and Fleet trends
• Adhere to all areas of compliance within the trucking industry (DOT, EPA, etc.)
• Seek and develop opportunities to grow SFTC role within parent company
• Improve all areas of maintenance provided, consistently raise standards
• Maintain all levels of licensing, registrations and insurance standards
• Consistently research & develop vendors in all areas of Fleet operation
• Keep Fleet facilities organized and clean, including lots & perimeters
• Monitor and maintain fuel supplies for all locations
• Understand, train and optimize all aspects of Fleet CMMS
• Collect required information and plan or respond to all planned or unplanned fleet needs.
• Determine effectiveness of Fleet repairs by use of internal or external labor sources
• Provide planning and direction for all Fleet PM and repair work
• Oversee all in/out movement from inventory. Manage warranties, cores and defect returns. Coordinate deliveries from vendors
• Research and review current inventory. Remove any non-moving part, coordinate return with vendors. Quote high volume parts that can be bulk purchased

• Manage all company business according to the cultural objectives of the company (values and behaviors)
• Understand and execute the principles of the company’s Operational Excellence program driving the right behaviors, standards and continuous improvement across all operating entities
• Participate in cross-functional teams as required to advance the business interests of the company
• Compliance with all company and regulatory policies/guidelines relating to associate safety, food safety and food quality

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills to support cost management and process enhancement opportunities
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and lean thinking
• Demonstrated results orientation
• Ability to look externally for best-in-class ideas and integrate into our operation
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• At ease in fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Demonstrable abilities in leadership through influence
• Must be insurable by company standards
• Able to maintain confidentiality

• Monday through Friday, 50-55 hours per week
• Ability to work across shifts and flexibility in working hours required
• Additional hours and days (holidays/weekends) as required to meet workload

• Travel estimated at 10% to support business activities of all locations

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; major or concentration in business or STEM field
• 10+ years of experience in facility or fleet maintenance leadership
• Exceptional business leadership experience

Prairie Farms Dairy Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.