Fleet Strategy & Compliance Leader

Grocery Outlet; Emeryville, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Program

Equity

401(k) Profit Sharing

Job summary

Grocery Outlet in Emeryville, CA is seeking a Senior Manager, Fleet Strategy & Compliance to centrally lead and standardize our private fleet program across three regions. This role owns enterprise fleet compliance, safety performance, technology systems, and program governance for fleet drivers, ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective operations.

You will build scalable processes, implement best-in-class safety programs, and serve as the SME for fleet governance, reporting to the Sr.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in fleet operations, transportation compliance, or safety leadership.
• Deep knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations and audit processes.
• Experience managing multi-site fleet programs.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using telematics and safety data.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional partners without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Own DOT/FMCSA compliance across all regions.
• Ensure adherence to HOS, ELD, DVIR, drug & alcohol, driver qualification files, and audit readiness.
• Lead internal audits and coordinate external audits and inspections.
• Monitor and manage CSA scores, OOS rates, and regulatory risk exposure.
• Partner with Legal and HR on compliance investigations and corrective actions.
• Develop and lead enterprise safety strategy for private fleet.
• Standardize incident review, preventability determination, and corrective action processes.
• Analyze accident trends and implement targeted improvement initiatives.
• Oversee driver safety training standards and onboarding requirements.
• Partner with insurance providers on claims management and risk mitigation.
• Establish and enforce fleet SOPs across all regions.
• Standardize driver onboarding, training, and performance management frameworks.
• Define and manage KPIs: preventable accident rate, CSA scores, on-time delivery (fleet-controlled), cost per mile, utilization & backhaul metrics.
• Ensure consistent execution across DCs while respecting local operational needs.
• Own enterprise fleet technology stack (ELD, telematics, camera systems, fleet analytics tools).
• Partner with BT and Transportation on TMS integration and data visibility.
• Leverage data to drive safety improvements and operational efficiency.
• Identify and implement technology enhancements as the fleet scales.

Skills

DOT/FMCSA knowledge

Fleet operations leadership

Data analytics

Cross-functional influence

Audits & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Transportation, Business, or related field

CDL license (preferred)

Tools

Telematics

TMS systems

Fleet technology platforms

Job description

Grocery Outlet in Emeryville, CA is seeking a Senior Manager, Fleet Strategy & Compliance to centrally lead and standardize our private fleet program across three regions. This role owns enterprise fleet compliance, safety performance, technology systems, and program governance for fleet drivers, ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective operations.

You will build scalable processes, implement best-in-class safety programs, and serve as the SME for fleet governance, reporting to the Sr.