Fleet Manager

usfoods

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

US Foods in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Manager, Fleet to oversee all fleet maintenance activities, cultivate a safety‑driven culture, deliver best‑in‑class service to customers, and maintain cost‑effective operations. You will lead technicians, coordinate training, and partner with cross‑functional teams to keep the fleet reliable.

The role demands 5+ years in fleet equipment, 3+ years supervisory experience, strong communication and leadership, and fluency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of fleet equipment experience.
Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.
Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities.
Ability to read and interpret regulations (DOT, OSHA).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Oversee all fleet maintenance and safety programs.
Hire, train, and evaluate fleet technicians.
Manage purchasing, parts, and budget planning.
Ensure regulatory compliance (DOT, OSHA).
Produce reports and drive cost efficiency.

Skills

Fleet leadership

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE

Join Our Community of Food People!

Manager, Fleet will oversee all aspects of fleet maintenance while establishing and maintaining a department culture focused on people, safety, service, and cost through meaningful engagements with fleet technicians, best in-class service to customers, and safe and reliable fleet operations. The Manager, Fleet will use their experience in fleet to manage personnel and drive efficient fleet operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee all aspects of the fleet maintenance function while establishing and maintaining a safe work environment and working conditions for employees. Ensure shop and vehicle safety practices are always followed.
Lead to create a culture of safety that ensure that every US Foods associate, our customers, and the general public with whom our drivers and fleet technicians interact remain injury free, always.
Interview, hire, and train all fleet technicians. Schedule all schooling and certification courses for technicians. Provide timely evaluations of all employee performance to support the progression of each associate. Fully understand and train associates on preferred work methods (PMWs).
Ensure all vehicles are in proper working condition by performing and/or overseeing maintenance on all company owned equipment. Provide the proper documentation and applicable certifications and ensure conformance with vehicle manufacture's service recommendations. Update all specifications when equipment changes are necessary in collaboration with RFM and Corporate Fleet team.
Manage purchasing, warranties, capital improvement requests, and the parts department inventory levels for all fleet needs to ensure proper department functioning. Purchase fuel and shop equipment, file warranty claims and recover warranty dollars, and develop the yearly budget.
Work with drivers to enable them to operate specialized equipment properly, and provide assistance as needed when troubles develop on the road. Find qualified service to repair downed vehicles and obtain competitive bids for repairs.
Comply with OSHA, DOT, and Tax commission regulations.
Produce weekly, period, and yearly reports along with daily OOS reports.
Other duties as assigned by manager.

SUPERVISION

Direct: Union and/or non-union technicians.

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: Transportation leaders and coworkers; Technicians, Warehouse leaders; Internal customers across departments (e.g., Sales)
External: Customers

WORK ENVIRONMENT

May spend a portion of time on the road in a truck exposed to noise and vibration levels which may be higher than those typically experienced in passenger cars. Will spend time in an office working on a computer. Time will also be spent inside and outside the distribution center in a variety of climates including normal warehouse conditions with temperatures that may reach -5 degrees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Related Experience/Requirements

Minimum 5 years of fleet equipment experience.
Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Good interpersonal skills to establish and maintain co-worker relationships.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
Strong problem-solving and organization skills with a focus on meeting deadlines.
Excellent communication skills and strong leadership.
Ability to manage multiple functions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs.
Proficiency in Microsoft office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.).

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