Fleet Manager - East Division

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement for travel

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast is seeking a Fleet Manager to oversee regional Coke Northeast fleet and warehouses, including trucks, tractors, trailers and related equipment. You will ensure timely preventive maintenance, manage shop operations, and drive compliance and cost controls across multiple locations.

The role requires strong mechanical expertise, DOT compliance knowledge, and heavy travel to our Eastern Division facilities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in mechanics and heavy equipment repair.
• Knowledge of repair methods, equipment, parts, pricing, suppliers and industry standards.
• Knowledge of DOT laws and federal regulations for large fleet equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and fleet management software.
• Willingness to travel about 75% to Coke Northeast centers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure preventive maintenance and repairs meet performance standards and regulatory adherence.
• Maintain shop organization, cleanliness and policies with the Fleet Director.
• Coordinate licensing, permitting, disposals, transfers and additions with team members.
• Manage parts inventories and movement to support operations.
• Ensure compliance with company and government standards.
• Develop supplier relationships and perform vendor selection.
• Maintain professional vehicle appearance with proper markings.
• Submit capital requests for equipment and facility improvements.
• Provide training for managers on fleet operation and maintenance.
• Conduct technician training (40 hours per technician per year).

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Fleet maintenance

DOT regulations

Problem solving

MS Office / Fleet software

SAP Software

Tools

Fleet Management Software

SAP Software

Job description

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Compensation: $75,000 - $96,000 annually based on experience and location and annual bonus elligible

This position may report out of Needham, MA, Londonderry, NH, or Providence, RI

Travel is required to our Eastern Division facilities of: Bangor, ME, Portland, ME, Londonderry, NH, Needham, MA, Sandwich, MA, and Providence, RI. Mileage reimbursement for all travel.

Build a career where your work matters to the business, the customer, and the communities we serve.

Be part of Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, a locally rooted, people-first organization where meaningful work, long‑term growth, and community impact come together.

Why Coke Northeast?

• You’ll join a company that serves local communities across the Northeast and invests in the people behind the work.
• You’ll be part of a culture that values development, collaboration, and fresh perspectives at every level.
• You’ll build a career with the scale, stability, and opportunity of a trusted, iconic brand.

Job Description

The Fleet Manager is responsible the of Coke Northeast fleet and warehouse vehicles for a region of the company. This includes trucks, tractors, trailers, fork trucks, driver and warehouse jacks. This role is responsible for the maintenance of shops, accessory tools, and equipment such as batteries and chargers on electric driven equipment. The Fleet Manager will also be responsible for ensuring that all maintenance tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner.

• Ensure both preventive maintenance and repair activities meet performance and compliance standards, focusing on quality and regulatory adherence
• Shop organization, cleanliness and policies and practices in conjunction with the Fleet Director
• Collaborate on licensing, permitting, disposals, transfers, and additions with team members
• Managing the parts inventories, movement, and levels
• Ensure adherence to company and government standards through effective management of compliance measures.
• Develop supplier relationships and execute strategic vendor selection.
• Ensure vehicles maintain a professional appearance with proper markings.
• Recommendations for improvement and innovation in the fleet maintenance and repair areas
• Managing the Fleet P&L in conjunction with the Fleet Director
• Vehicle disposal decisions in conjunction with Fleet Director
• Provide the capital request for equipment and facilities improvements/repairs in the shops.
• Repair procedures and compliance to industry standards
• Train the GM and Distribution Supervisors/Managers on proper fleet operation and maintenance.
• Conduct technician training consistently 40 hours per technician per year

Job Requirements

• Driver’s License and Clean MRV preferred
• 3+ years of experience in mechanics and Heavy Equipment repair required.
• Knowledge of repair and maintenance methods, equipment, techniques, parts, processes, pricing, suppliers, industry standards and best practices used in vehicle repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of DOT laws, federal regulations, best practices, fleet makes & models, specifications, operations, and industry standards regarding large fleet equipment, and material handling equipment.
• Skilled in problem definition, data collection, fact establishment, and valid conclusion drawing
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word), Fleet Management Software, SAP Software, and Preventative Maintenance Programs
• 75% Travel to the Coke Northeast Sales Centers and Production Centers
• Physical requirements: Sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, climb stairs, overhead reach, grasp, and lift, carry, push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license, driving record within policy guidelines, and insurance that meets or exceeds company requirements

Benefits & Perks
Eligible employees may have access to a comprehensive benefits package, which may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, life insurance, paid time off, fitness reimbursements, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, scholarship opportunities, and more.

*Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, employment type, and union governance.

Background Verification
Employment with Coke Northeast is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background verification. Depending on the role, this process may include a criminal background check, drug screening, and/or review of driving records in accordance with company guidelines and applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Coke Northeast is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law.

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