Fleet & Facilities Director
Listed on 2026-08-17
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Management
Operations Management, General Management, Project & Program Management
Fleet & Facilities Director
Eastern Illinois Foodbank
2405 North Shore Drive, Urbana, IL 61802
$73,000 - $78,000 a year - Full-time
Job details Pay- $73,000 - $78,000 a year
- Full-time
- Weekends as needed
- Evenings as needed
- Monday to Friday
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The Director of Fleet & Facilities provides leadership and oversight for distribution, transportation, fleet, facilities, workplace safety, and capital assets. This position is responsible for ensuring the efficient, safe, and compliant movement of food while maintaining operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and stewardship of organizational resources.
As a member of the Leadership Team, the Director collaborates across departments to support strategic initiatives, improve operational performance, strengthen organizational capacity, and ensure the reliable delivery of food to partner agencies and neighbors.
PRINCIPAL
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
General
- Provide leadership for all distribution, transportation, fleet, and facilities operations.
- Recruit, supervise, coach, mentor, and evaluate assigned staff.
- Direct daily operations to ensure efficient receipt, storage, order fulfillment, and food distribution.
- Ensure equitable and timely distribution of food throughout the Eastern Illinois Foodbank service area.
- Monitor productivity and implement improvements that increase efficiency and service levels.
- Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for all operational areas.
- Collaborate with the Director of Procurement & Inventory to ensure the efficient flow of product through warehouse operations.
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, safety, and customer service.
- Establish departmental goals, priorities, and performance expectations.
- Participate as a member of the Leadership Team in organizational planning and decision-making.
- Participate in organizational strategic planning initiatives.
- Recommend facility, equipment, staffing, and infrastructure improvements.
- Identify opportunities to improve distribution efficiency, warehouse utilization, and operational effectiveness.
- Support implementation of new technologies and operational systems.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation.
Transportation & Fleet
- Oversee transportation scheduling, routing, and delivery operations.
- Ensure efficient utilization and maintenance of the organization’s vehicle fleet.
- Develop fleet replacement recommendations and long‑term equipment plans.
- Monitor transportation performance metrics and implement operational improvements.
- Ensure compliance with all Department of Transportation regulations.
Facilities
- Direct maintenance, repair, and operation of all Foodbank facilities and grounds.
- Develop preventative maintenance programs for buildings, warehouse equipment, and material handling equipment.
- Manage facility improvement and capital projects.
- Coordinate contractor selection, vendor performance, and project completion.
- Maintain a safe, secure, and organized work environment.
Safety & Compliance
- Lead organizational workplace safety initiatives.
- Chair the Safety Committee and oversee implementation of safety policies.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, Feeding America, AIB Food Safety, USDA, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
- Develop business continuity and emergency response plans.
Financial & Administrative Management
- Develop and manage departmental operating and capital budgets.
- Monitor expenditures and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
- Ensure proper stewardship of facilities, vehicles, warehouse equipment, and organizational assets.
- Prepare reports and recommendations for the President & CEO, Leadership Team, Board of Directors, and regulatory agencies.
- Other duties as assigned
WORK ENVIRONMENT
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