Fleet and Operations Specialist

This position may be Bloomington Corporate Office based or remote/home office.

Who we are!

Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle company, CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and food-service channels. Our many popular brands include Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® desserts; and Pagoda® and Bibigo Asian-style snacks. Schwan’s is a place for people with an appetite for more. To learn about joining a team where you can belong, contribute, and thrive, visit www.schwanscompany.com

We are hiring a Fleet Operations Specialist that will be responsible for managing all fleet-centric activities including the analysis, reporting, and interpretation of fleet data, in servicing and overseeing the location of assets, managing proper legalization and licensing of fleet vehicles, and maintaining master fleet data. In addition, this position is responsible for the day-to-day administration of fleet programs including the company fuelcard program, the DSD uniform program, and the safety shoe program.

What you will get from us:

Opportunity to work on exciting, strategic projects in partnership with key leaders and showcase your creative, communication and technical skills.

A culture focused on ensuring the health, safety and well-being of its employees

Support and mentorship from team members who are authentic, good-natured and highly skilled

Competitive wages, incentive pay and a comprehensive package of benefits

Responsibilities:

Acts as the liaison for all fleet programs and manages the fuel card program, the DSD uniform program, and the safety shoe program. Ensures budget availability, reviews invoices for accuracy, and processes payments for fleet, fuelcards, uniforms, and safety shoes.

Develops reports, provides in-depth analysis, and interprets fleet data to include CyntrX reporting for management. Prepares and provides recommendations to improve the overall efficiency, quality, and cost of fleet operations.

Works directly with field leaders and lease vendors to monitor scheduled maintenance, compliance, accident reporting, rental tracking and other fleet related initiatives. Assists field leaders with the use of the web portal for processing maintenance invoices.

Facilitates and approves fleet legalization, licensing, and taxes with full autonomy. Ensures contracts are incompliance and rates are appropriate for the business. Provides primary payment approval.

Monitors and coordinates the movement and location of all fleet assets. Ensures master data is maintained with a high level of accuracy and integrity.

Supports the budgeting process and other fleet and operations projects. Maintains a thorough understanding of safety and DOT requirements as it relates to fleet and DSD operations.

Qualifications

High school degree or equivalent

Preferred 1 or more years of related work experience

Thorough understanding of safety and DOT requirements as it relates to fleet and/or DSD operations.

Proficient understanding of automated general ledger systems and reporting tools and basic understanding of statistical analysis, accounting procedures, programs, and processes.

Advanced PC skills including SAP, Windows, and the Microsoft Office Suite.

Effective interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written).

Ability to develop trend, chart, and comparative analyses.