Senior Manager, Fleet Operations

Overview

The Senior Manager, Fleet Operations responsible for vehicle and equipment management and planning. This role is crucial role in the operational efficiency and strategic financial planning of our expansive, national trucking fleet.

This position can be based from most Breakthru Beverage office locations to act in a hybrid capacity (two days in the office, three days from home).

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain our 1600 vehicle fleet, including cargo vans, box trucks, and tractor trailers.

Develop and implement fleet management strategies aligned with company objectives, focusing on cost optimization, fuel efficiency, and longevity of vehicles.

Supervise and coordinate with vendors and procurement teams, leading negotiations for fleet acquisitions and disposals while ensuring environmental and safety regulations compliance.

Establish a preventive maintenance program and oversee its application for fleet reliability.

Utilize fleet management software for tracking, analyzing fleet performance, and monitoring KPIs.

Conduct long-term financial and capital planning related to fleet management.

Develop relationships with external stakeholders (suppliers, vendors, regulatory authorities) ensuring industry standards and regulations compliance.

Evaluate, implement, and maintain new technologies to improve fleet management, including GPS tracking, telematics, and fleet management software.

Initiate environment-friendly initiatives, monitor fleets carbon footprint, and report on sustainability efforts.

Other duties, as assigned by the jobholder’s supervisor, may also be required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent training and work experience

A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in fleet management or a related field.

Experience managing a large-scale, national trucking fleet.

Proficiency in fleet management software and KPI tracking.

Knowledge of relevant environmental and safety laws and regulations.

Exceptional negotiation and financial planning skills.

Strong leadership and team management abilities.

Proficient PC skills using MS Office and other various computer programs including presentation software

Must be a results-oriented professional with verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion

Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines

Analytic and Reporting skills

Utilize sound judgement and problem-solving skills

Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with electric vehicle projects

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone

Competencies:

Requires conceptual thinking to understand complex issues and their implications, where sufficient information may not be available.

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of individual jobholders may vary from the above description.

EEO Statement

Breakthru Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is availableHere (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) , if you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call (708) 298-3536 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Category

Corporate- Other

Location US-FL-Tampa

ID 2024-28154

Type Regular Full-Time

Category Corporate- Other