Fleet Manager

Pepsico; Aberdeen (AR); On-site; USD 94,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. is seeking a Fleet Operations leader for Aberdeen, MD and York, PA to drive performance across local OTR fleet teams.

You will manage the annual budget for repair, maintenance, fuel, rentals and tires, while ensuring safety and reliability of assets and strong cross-functional collaboration with Sales and Transportation Operations. The role requires strategic planning, leadership of ~13 direct reports, regulatory compliance, and a focus on cost efficiency and world-class service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in fleet maintenance or logistics.
• Strong knowledge of DOT guidelines and CMMS.
• Ability to lead front-line teams and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead local Fleet Teams to deliver cost, quality, service, and reliability results set out in the annual Fleet Capability plan.
• Partner with the Fleet Service Center team that supports outside vendor maintenance service and parts ordering.
• Utilize, implement, and execute national tactics to drive World Class Service & Performance.
• Build a specific strategic plan to drive Fleet performance.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive asset utilization plan for maximum asset availability.
• Align with site, region and fleet HQ management on annual fleet financial plan, productivity and tactical/strategic initiatives.
• Execute a fuel maintenance conservation plan to reduce fuel usage and improve overall MPG.
• Manage all regulatory compliance (DOT, EPA, SMART, OSHA and FDA).
• Manage approximately 13 direct reports.
• Responsibility for key accounts including repair and maintenance, fuel, rentals, and tires for local location.
• Develop technical and non-technical capability of the fleet technicians.
• Build and sustain strong business relationships with Sales and Transportation Operations.

Skills

Fleet management

Budget management

Leadership

DOT knowledge

CMMS

Travel 50%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

We are the game changers, innovators, collaborators, who “Dare To Level Up” the Status Quo. We are the ground breakers of the Supply Chain & Logistics space. We spread across 200 countries and territories and are united by a shared set of values and goals. You know our name through our amazing portfolio, including Pepsi, FritoLay, Quaker, and Gatorade. We WIN with a purpose. We dream globally and act locally, constantly innovating to sustain our planet, our people, our communities, and our business practices. Together, we raise the bar in lean manufacturing practices. We put forth new standards and stretch to reach beyond the goals we set. We are a think tank, bringing our ideas into action and are determined to find ways to drive efficiencies, improve processes and achieve the highest level of safety…all while meeting the demands of our customers and consumers to deliver the best products. At PepsiCo, we are committed to performing as individuals and in teams to strengthen the company. Are you hungry to be a part of the world’s largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands? Now is the time to explore the opportunities of PepsiCo: What makes you unique makes us better!

This role will lead the Aberdeen and York OTR Fleet teams in Aberdeen, MD and York, PA and in the future sales operations mobile mechanics to increase capability and performance. This individual will manage the budget, financial performance in Repair and Maintenance, Fuel, Rentals, and Tires.

The annual operating budget that this role has direct impact on is approximately $11M. From a service standpoint, the role has the responsibility for reliability performance of over the road and route sales fleet assets.

This role will have direct supervision of Fleet Technicians responsible for working safely and efficiently to service PepsiCo assets. This is a strategic role that will require influence and collaboration across functions as well as exceptional Leadership Management and Development of talent pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Lead local Fleet Teams to deliver cost, quality, service, and reliability results set out in the annual Fleet Capability plan.

• Partner with the Fleet Service Center team that supports the outside vendor maintenance service and parts ordering.

• Utilize, implement, and execute national tactics to drive World Class Service & Performance

• Build a specific strategic plan to drive Fleet performance.

• Develop and manage a comprehensive asset utilization plan for maximum asset availability

• Align with site, region and fleet HQ management on annual fleet financial plan, productivity and tactical/strategic initiatives

• Execute a fuel maintenance conservation plan to reduce fuel usage and improve overall MPG

• Manage all regulatory compliance (DOT, EPA, SMART, OSHA and FDA)

• Manage approximately 13 direct reports

• Responsibility for key accounts including repair and maintenance, fuel, rentals, and tires for local location

• Develop technical and non-technical capability of the fleet technicians

• Build and sustain strong business relationships with Sales and Transportation Operations

Compensation and Benefits

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $93,500 - $156,450.
• Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 12% of annual salary paid out annually.
• Paid time off in accordance with policy is subject to eligibility and includes vacation, holiday, sick, bereavement and parental leave.
  • Vacation: for eligible full-time employees, a minimum of 15 paid vacation days.
  • Holidays: for eligible full-time employees, the company provides 10 paid holidays annually.
  • Sick Leave: for eligible full- time employees, 10 days (80 hours) of paid sick leave benefits are available for absences related to non-job-related injury. Sick leave benefit will be accrued during your first year at 1 day for each month worked in that calendar year.
  • Bereavement Leave: In the event of a death of an immediate family member, full-time and part-time regular employees are eligible to receive up to three (3) consecutive working days with pay.
  • Parental Leave: for eligible employees, the company offers paid parental leave for up to 6 weeks to allow for a time of bonding with their newborn or newly adopted child.
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
• Under Maryland law, an employer may not require or demand, as a condition of employment, prospective employment, or continued employment, that an individual submit to or take a polygraph examination or similar test. An employer who violates this law is guilty of a misdemeanour and subject to a fine not exceeding $100.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years previous experience in fleet maintenance or logistics preferred
• Supply Chain experience
• Intermediate computer systems knowledge
• Knowledge & experience with DOT guidelines
• Fleet or similar CMMS experience
• Ability to manage front line employees and leaders
• Effective interaction skills with leadership, subordinates, and peers
• Ability to influence cross functional teams
• Demonstrated Change Management experience
• Excellent writing and analytical skills
• Leadership skills to include coaching, facilitation, presentation and team building
• Lean Six Sigma experience preferred
• Flexible - willingness to work off shifts, holidays, and weekends as necessary based on business need
• Travel up to 50%

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing and walking
• Sitting occasionally to frequent
• Lifting up to 20 pounds occasionally
• Must be able to see (depth perception, near acuity and far acuity) and hear
• Must be able to maneuver safely around moving equipment and/or in congested manufacturing areas
• Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures (hot and/or cold depending upon season)
• Must pass a drug screen and background investigation
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including safety glasses, ear plugs/muffs, steel toed shoes, rubber gloves/boots, etc.
• Exposed to various cleaning chemicals, lubricants, etc.

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Age

If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.

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