Fleet Maintenance Manager - Eastern Division

Fleet Maintenance Manager - Eastern Division

Location:

Needham, MA, US 02494

Compensation: $64,000 - $96,000 annually based on experience and location

This position may report out of Needham, MA, Portland, ME, or Providence, RI

Travel is required to our Eastern Division facilities of:
Bangor, ME, Portland, ME, Londonderry, NH, Needham, MA, Sandwich, MA, and Providence, RI

The Fleet Maintenance Manager is responsible for the maintenance of Coke Northeast fleet and warehouse vehicles for a region of the company. This includes trucks, tractors, trailers, forklift trucks, driver and warehouse jacks. The role is responsible for the maintenance of shops, accessory tools, and equipment such as batteries and chargers on electric-driven equipment. The Fleet Maintenance Manager will also be responsible for ensuring that all maintenance tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner.

• Ensure both preventive maintenance and repair activities meet performance and compliance standards, focusing on quality and regulatory adherence.
• Shop organization, cleanliness and policies and practices in conjunction with the Fleet Director.
• Collaborate on licensing, permitting, disposals, transfers, and additions with team members.
• Managing the parts inventories, movement, and levels.
• Ensure adherence to company and government standards through effective management of compliance measures.
• Develop supplier relationships and execute strategic vendor selection.
• Ensure vehicles maintain a professional appearance with proper markings.
• Recommendations for improvement and innovation in the fleet maintenance and repair areas.
• Managing the Fleet P&L in conjunction with the Fleet Director.
• Vehicle disposal decisions in conjunction with Fleet Director.
• Provide the capital request for equipment and facilities improvements/repairs in the shops.
• Repair procedures and compliance to industry standards.
• Train the GM and Distribution Supervisors/Managers on proper fleet operation and maintenance.
• Conduct technician training consistently 40 hours per technician per year.

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, five to ten years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License, Valid Med Card and Clean MRV preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in mechanics and heavy equipment repair required.
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification preferred.
• Knowledge of repair and maintenance methods, equipment, techniques, parts, processes, pricing, suppliers, industry standards and best practices used in vehicle repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of DOT laws, federal regulations, best practices, fleet makes & models, specifications, operations, and industry standards regarding large fleet equipment, and material handling equipment.
• Skilled in problem definition, data collection, fact establishment, and valid conclusion drawing.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word), Fleet Management Software, SAP Software, and Preventative Maintenance Programs.
• 75% travel to the Coke Northeast Sales Centers and Production Centers.
• Physical requirements:
  
  sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, climb stairs, overhead reach, grasp, and lift, carry, push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license, driving record within policy guidelines, and insurance that meets or exceeds company requirements.

Eligible employees may have access to a comprehensive benefits package, which may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, life insurance, paid time off, fitness reimbursements, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, scholarship opportunities, and more.

Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, employment type, and union governance.

Employment with Coke Northeast is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background verification. Depending on the role, this process may include a criminal background check, drug screening, and/or review of driving records in accordance with company guidelines and applicable laws.

Coke Northeast is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law.

Under Massachusetts law, it is unlawful for an employer to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Violations of this law may result in criminal penalties and civil liability.