Fleet Manager

US Foods

St. Louis (MO)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 115,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan bonus

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods in St. Louis, MO, seeks a Manager, Fleet to oversee fleet maintenance, drive safety, service, and cost efficiency. You will manage personnel, policies, budgets, and vendor relationships to ensure reliable fleet operations and best-in-class service for customers.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on maintenance oversight, and the ability to engage technicians across shifts. Expect a blend of office work and on-the-road duties with travel as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of fleet equipment experience.
Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of DOT, Hazmat, and OSHA regulations.
Possession of valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of the fleet maintenance function and maintain a safe environment.
Lead a culture of safety for associates, customers, and the public.
Interview, hire, and train fleet technicians; schedule schooling and certifications.
Ensure vehicles are in proper working condition and document certifications.
Manage purchasing, warranties, and inventory; develop yearly budget.
Assist drivers with specialized equipment and obtain competitive repair bids.
Comply with OSHA, DOT, and Tax commission regulations.
Produce reports including OOS and weekly metrics.

Skills

Fleet leadership

Safety culture

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL Class A or B preferred

State Inspections License preferred

DOT/Hazmat/OSHA regulations knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Join Our Community of Food People!

The 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.).

Travel

10% travel required, typically for mandatory meetings and/or training.

Education

High school diploma or GED required.

Certifications/Training

Demonstrated knowledge of DOT, Hazmat, and OSHA regulations.
Thermo King and Major certification.
Possession of valid state Driver’s license.

Licenses

State Inspections License preferred.
Class A or B commercial driver license preferred.

Physical Qualifications

Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time:

OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO

FREQUENCY

STAND: OCCASIONALLY
WALK: OCCASIONALLY
DRIVE VEHICLE: FREQUENTLY
SIT: FREQUENTLY
LIFT
1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY
11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY
21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY
51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLY
Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): NEVER
CARRY
1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY
11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY
21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY
51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLY
Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): NEVER
PUSH/PULL 1: OCCASIONALLY
CLIMB/BALANCE 2: OCCASIONALLY
STOOP/SQUAT: OCCASIONALLY
KNEEL: OCCASIONALLY
BEND: OCCASIONALLY
REACH ABOVE SHOULDER: OCCASIONALLY
TWIST: OCCASIONALLY
GRASP OBJECTS 3: OCCASIONALLY
MANIPULATE OBJECTS 4: OCCASIONALLY
MANUAL DEXTERITY 5: OCCASIONALLY

This role may also receive annual incentive plan bonus.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between

$70,000 - $115,000