Sr. Manager, Fleet Strategy & Compliance

Grocery Outlet; Emeryville, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; 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

Job Category: Logistics & Distribution

Requisition Number: SRMAN003418

• Full-Time

Locations

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Emeryville, CA 94608, USA

Description

About Grocery Outlet:

• Our Mission: Touching lives for the better
• Our Vision: Touching lives by being the first choice for bargain-minded consumers in the U.S.

About the Team:

Our Supply Chain team mission is to provide top notch service to our stores and purchasing teams- contributing to the goal to make Grocery Outlet the first choice for bargain minded customers while touching lives for the better. Our team oversees the successful movement of products from our vendors to our stores and is self-motivated, passionate, and dedicated.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Fleet Strategy & Compliance to centrally lead and standardize our private fleet program across three regions (NorCal, PNW, East Coast). This role will own enterprise fleet compliance, safety performance, technology systems, and program governance for fleet drivers, ensuring a safe, compliant, and cost-effective operation that supports reliable store delivery.

This leader will build scalable processes, implement best-in-class safety and compliance programs, and serve as the subject matter expert for all private fleet governance. This role reports to the Sr. Director, Transportation.

Responsibilities Include:

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

• 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

Safety & Risk Management

• 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

Fleet Program Governance & Standardization

• 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

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Serve as the enterprise fleet SME for Operations, Transportation, HR, Legal, and Finance
• Influence regional DC leaders to ensure compliance and program adoption
• Support fleet budgeting, insurance renewals, and equipment standardization decisions
• Contribute to fleet growth planning and capital planning discussions

About The Pay:

• Base Salary Range: $135,000 - $155,000 Annually
• Annual Bonus Program
• Equity
• 401(k) Profit Sharing
• Final compensation will be determined based upon experience and skills and may vary based on location.

About You:

• 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

Preferred:

• CDL license, including past driving experience
• Experience in grocery, retail distribution, or high-frequency delivery networks
• Experience scaling a private fleet program
• Familiarity with TMS systems and fleet technology platforms
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Transportation, Business, or related field
• CDL license, including past driving experience
• Experience in grocery, retail distribution, or high-frequency delivery networks
• Experience scaling a private fleet program
• Familiarity with TMS systems and fleet technology platforms
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Transportation, Business, or related field

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