Fleet Manager

Bimbo Bakeries USA; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

401k & Company Match

Job summary

Bimbo Bakeries USA in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Fleet Manager to oversee garages, staff, safety, and vendor partners within the Central US Region. You will lead maintenance programs, audits, and budget controls to ensure a reliable and efficient fleet.

The role requires 5–7 years in fleet or transportation, a related technical degree, strong leadership and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office. Travel within the region may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5–7 years of experience in fleet or transportation management.
• Knowledge of DOT/state inspection programs and safety requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and planning skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage company-owned vehicles, garages, and mechanics to ensure safe, dependable fleets.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state and federal mandates.
• Lead continuous improvement to reduce waste and improve efficiency and profitability.
• Oversee vehicle repairs and coach mechanics for proper maintenance.
• Lead fleet audits, preventive maintenance, and DOT/state inspections.
• Monitor budgets and coordinate with third‑party maintenance providers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People management

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA:

• Salary Range: $74,900 - $97,400
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Paid Time Off
• 401k & Company Match

Job Description

The Fleet Manager is responsible for the management and daily operation of specific garages in term of staff, maintenance, safety and third-party vendors within a region, as well as responsibility for the implementation and achievement of Fleet operational programs and policies within the Central US Region.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing company owned vehicles, garages, and mechanics to provide a safe and dependable fleet of vehicles
• Responsible for ensuring and maintaining a safe environment through compliance of all Company, Local, State and Federal mandates or programs.
• Create a Continuous Improvement environment by improving products, service, and processes with the objective to reduce waste within the Region while striving for efficiency and profitability.
• Oversee mechanics that perform all mechanical repairs needed to all types of vehicles/equipment and to make proper decisions to make sure all vehicles/equipment are ready to safely operate when needed.
• Knowledge on how to perform light and heavy-duty repairs in order to coach and/or train mechanics.
• Champion special projects to achieve budget and productivity goals.
• Utilize Fleet tools and programs to manage defined standards.
• Complete and lead fleet audit compliance and correction within area of responsibility.
• Manage preventive maintenance program compliance, maintain accurate records on all services and DOT /State inspections performed.
• Complete incident reports and conduct full incident investigation to determine root cause.
• Administration of Fleet Department Safety programs within the region.
• Review purchasing programs and manage parts inventory.
• Acquire and maintain expertise in our fleet maintenance management software
• Assist in controlling annual budgets, and implementing cost cutting measures.
• Oversee third party maintenance provider.

Job Requirements

• Technical Degree in related field, Bachelor's is preferred. A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted.
• 5-7 years' experience in Fleet or Transportation field
• Knowledge of DOT and state inspection programs
• Background in heavy vehicle repair along with 3-5 years of supervisory experience
• Strong leadership and management skills required
• Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as the ability to effectively negotiate and influence others.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Computer skills and proficiency, specifically PowerPoint, Excel, and Word are required.
• Labor relations experience preferred
• DOT / State inspection license preferred

The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job. Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.