Fleet Lead

Fleet Lead

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Odeko is on a mission to champion your neighborhood cafes, coffee shops, and other establishments through technology. Whether we’re saving small business owners hours every week with our tech‑based operating platform, reducing CO2 emissions by consolidating deliveries, or developing a user experience that makes every new customer feel like a regular, Odeko supports our small business partners from open to close.

Local coffee shops and cafes are the backbone of any given community, and we’re here to help manage the day‑to‑day tasks with a platform so intuitive, it’s kinda like magic.

The Odeko team is diverse, passionate, and innovative. Our 400+ employees are spread across numerous departments and business lines, but are single‑minded in our mission to develop technology to support the many needs of our customers. We believe that small businesses need support now more than ever, and that Odeko is uniquely positioned to provide that support.

Our Moonachie, NJ Distribution Center is the largest in our network and delivers the highest daily volume. With the largest fleet of refrigerated vans and box trucks, this site is core to our last‑mile operations. As our fleet expands, fleet management has become a critical need — and that’s where this role comes in.

We are seeking a Fleet Lead to oversee the readiness, safety, and performance of the fleet supporting one of the highest‑revenue operations in our company. This role is hands‑on, operational, and highly autonomous. You will coordinate fleet safety, preventive maintenance, vendor performance, telematics monitoring, and driver equipment readiness.

Ideal candidates have a background in fleet maintenance or transportation operations, strong organizational skills, and experience supporting delivery or warehouse environments.

• Champion fleet safety programs in partnership with the Sr. Manager of EHS and site leadership.
• Uphold DOT, OSHA, food safety, and company safety standards.
• Conduct vehicle and driver equipment safety audits; track trends and implement corrective actions.
• Review violations and collaborate with AGMs and Safety Leads on preventive programs.
• Lead initiatives to improve PM compliance, fleet readiness, and loadout safety performance.

• Manage Preventive/Corrective Maintenance (PM/CM) programs to reduce downtime and cost per mile.
• Drive vendor performance and support service contract negotiations to improve quality and control spend.
• Audit fleet maintenance records and invoices for trends and compliance with company standards.
• Track KPIs such as uptime, downtime, repair turnaround, and PM adherence.
• Use telematics to monitor vehicle health, driver compliance, fuel efficiency, and utilization.
• Maintain compliance with all inspection, registration, IFTA, toll, and licensing requirements.
• Develop and enforce driver pre‑ and post‑trip inspection standards and accountability.
• Oversee accident reporting and investigations with an emphasis on corrective action and process discipline.
• Coordinate daily repair activity with maintenance vendors to minimize service disruptions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 3–5 years of experience in transportation, fleet operations, fleet maintenance, or fleet safety.
• Knowledge of refrigeration units, light‑/medium‑duty vehicles, and basic mechanical systems.
• Skilled in PM/CM coordination, vendor management, and cost‑control practices.
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in fast‑paced environments.
• Comfortable working evening or overnight shifts supporting active fleet operations.
• Excellent communicator with drivers, dispatchers, and vendors.
• Experience leading and coaching in fleet, warehouse, or delivery environments.
• Familiar with WMS, telematics, and fleet management systems.
• Background in last‑mile or food service delivery preferred.

Compensation for this role is between $77,000 - $88,000.

• Fast‑paced environment and growth opportunities – plenty of room for you to directly impact the company and enhance your career!
• Competitive compensation, healthcare benefits, and opportunity for equity.
• Other great perks – full lists of benefits available upon request.

Odeko is proud to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive employer. We encourage all to apply regardless of educational background, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Other

Industries:
Software Development