Fleet Manager

Gordon Food Service; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gordon Food Service is seeking a Fleet Manager for its Edmonton and Northern Saskatchewan fleet. The role involves ensuring compliance with DOT regulations, managing maintenance schedules, and leading a team. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience and a strong background in vehicle maintenance, along with excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in vehicle and equipment maintenance preferred.
• Ability to build relationships with all levels within the company.
• Strong business acumen and results-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with DOT regulations and maintain necessary files.
• Develop the annual operational fleet budget with the leadership team.
• Lead and manage a group of Shunters at the distribution center.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Education

Minimum 2 years of leadership experience

Minimum 3 years in vehicle and equipment maintenance

Job description

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Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Transportation, the Fleet Manager is responsible for the Edmonton and Northern Saskatchewan fleet.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitors compliance with all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations related to vehicle and equipment maintenance. Maintains necessary files and reports.

• Coordinates with vendors regarding scheduling of maintenance and repairs for both owned and leased equipment.

• Monitors department adherence to safety standards and maintains a program to ensure cleanliness of vehicles.

• Contributes to the development of fleet procedures and best practices to improve service and profitability.

• Collaborates with the Edmonton transportation leadership team to develop the annual operational fleet budget for the department.

• Routinely monitors, manages and controls expenses, analyzes variances and takes appropriate action and develops plans for productivity improvements.

• Demonstrate servant leadership to our Edmonton and Northern Saskatchewan Transportation teams, and lead a group of Shunters at the Edmonton distribution centre.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Manage fleet km between equipment to keep them balanced.

Education, Skills & Competencies:

• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience.

• Minimum 3 years previous experience in vehicle and equipment maintenance is preferred.

• Ability to build relationships and interact effectively with all levels and departments within Gordon Food Service, as well as with external vendors.

• Results orientated and delivers results on time as expected.

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills.

• Strong business acumen.

• Must have the ability to multitask, prioritize and work independently or within a team environment.

• Excellent customer service orientation.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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