Strategic Fleet Manager – OTR Operations & Budget

PepsiCo Inc.; Aberdeen (AR); On-site; USD 94,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. is seeking a Fleet Operations leader for Aberdeen, MD and York, PA to drive performance across local OTR fleet teams.

You will manage the annual budget for repair, maintenance, fuel, rentals and tires, while ensuring safety and reliability of assets and strong cross-functional collaboration with Sales and Transportation Operations. The role requires strategic planning, leadership of ~13 direct reports, regulatory compliance, and a focus on cost efficiency and world-class service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in fleet maintenance or logistics.
• Strong knowledge of DOT guidelines and CMMS.
• Ability to lead front-line teams and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead local Fleet Teams to deliver cost, quality, service, and reliability results set out in the annual Fleet Capability plan.
• Partner with the Fleet Service Center team that supports outside vendor maintenance service and parts ordering.
• Utilize, implement, and execute national tactics to drive World Class Service & Performance.
• Build a specific strategic plan to drive Fleet performance.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive asset utilization plan for maximum asset availability.
• Align with site, region and fleet HQ management on annual fleet financial plan, productivity and tactical/strategic initiatives.
• Execute a fuel maintenance conservation plan to reduce fuel usage and improve overall MPG.
• Manage all regulatory compliance (DOT, EPA, SMART, OSHA and FDA).
• Manage approximately 13 direct reports.
• Responsibility for key accounts including repair and maintenance, fuel, rentals, and tires for local location.
• Develop technical and non-technical capability of the fleet technicians.
• Build and sustain strong business relationships with Sales and Transportation Operations.

Skills

Fleet management

Budget management

Leadership

DOT knowledge

CMMS

Travel 50%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

PepsiCo Inc. is seeking a Fleet Operations leader for Aberdeen, MD and York, PA to drive performance across local OTR fleet teams.

You will manage the annual budget for repair, maintenance, fuel, rentals and tires, while ensuring safety and reliability of assets and strong cross-functional collaboration with Sales and Transportation Operations. The role requires strategic planning, leadership of ~13 direct reports, regulatory compliance, and a focus on cost efficiency and world-class service.