Senior Manager, Fleet Operations

Job Details

Swire Coca-Cola is a family-owned bottling company with a rich history spanning over two centuries. We are one of the largest bottlers of Coca-Cola in North America and distribute more than 50 beverage brands and flavors, bringing joy to our customers every day. With 8,000+ driven employees, we deliver refreshment to over 30 million consumers across 13 states. Join us at Swire Coca-Cola and become part of a community of dedicated team members who believe in winning together.

Why you’ll love working at Swire Coca-Cola

Swire Coca-Cola is committed to supporting you in all aspects of your life, both at work and beyond. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, Health Savings Accounts with company match, free virtual primary care, acute care, and physical therapy, an Employee Assistance Program, and paid time off. Additionally, we provide discounted and free products, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all maintenance and repairs of fleet vehicles and/or equipment are performed in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner for all 3rd party managed locations.
• Ensure alignment of preventive maintenance programs are followed.
• Perform quality control audits of repairs and services.
• Audit and document all maintenance/repair activities.
• Conduct Fleet training classes as needed and ensure appropriate training and development opportunities for all team members.
• Ensure compliance to Company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Prepare vehicles for transfer or disposal as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance to annual cost budget; explain and justify cost variances.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers in all locations and assess the performance of vendors.
• Work with the Safety Department on property damage incidents involving fleet equipment.
• Ensure all vehicle damage is reported, and repairs are completed.
• Work with fleet team at all Distribution Centers to review/authorize repairs and issue PO’s.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Aceociate's Degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school required.
• Five to ten years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three to five 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.
• Good communication skills (both written and verbal) with ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to lead others and provide direction in a clear and concise manner; ability to develop others and ensure career growth opportunities exist for team members.
• Ability to manage costs effectively; ability to create and maintain annual cost budget.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule if needed.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word), Fleet Management Software, SAP Software, and Preventative Maintenance Programs.
• Travel requirements 40%-50%.