Fleet Maintenance Manager

• Compensation: $85,000 - $95,000 (Dependent on experience)
• Travel Requirements: 75% Travel around the Southeast Territory (S. Windsor CT, Naugatuck CT, Greenfield MA, Providence RI, Waterford CT, Westborough MA)

Why Join Coke Northeast?

Culture

• At Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, we deliver more than your favorite beverages. We deliver on a promise - to live our values by investing in our people, focusing on our customers, and championing the communities we are fortunate to serve.

Career Development

• At Coke Northeast, the career growth is truly endless. We continue to expand our territories through the Northeast bringing new opportunities to our employees to move up within our organization.

Diversity

• Our Sales Centers and Production Centers throughout the Northeast are filled with an array of personalities, cultures, and backgrounds. Our focus is to build a team that can bring refreshing new ideas and insights to the table and that begins with our diverse workforce.

Job Description

The Fleet Maintenance 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 Maintenance Manager will also be responsible for ensuring that all maintenance tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• 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 General Manager and Distribution Supervisors/Managers on proper fleet operation and maintenance.

• Conduct technician training consistently 40 hours per technician per year

Job Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school, five to ten years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Class A Commercial Driver's License, Valid Med Card and Clean MRV preferred

• 3+ years of experience in mechanics and Heavy Equipment repair required.

• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification preferred

• 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 Southeast Division

• 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:

401K with Company Match, Health Insurance starting Day 1, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Employee Referral Bonuses, Fitness Reimbursements, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Scholarship Opportunities, and so much more!

• Benefits may vary by position, location, and union governance*

About Coke Northeast:

At Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, we start with great people and great brands, in that order. We unite around a winning workplace culture that respects all people, promotes inclusion, and inspires achievement. From the leadership team to all 3,400 of our associates in our 29 locations, we strive every day to bring our mission, vision, and values to life in the Northeast.

Still interested in learning more about our company and culture? Take a few minutes to watch the videos below:

Day in the Life of Coca-Cola Employees:

• Order Builders (Warehouse)

• Truck Driver (Distribution)

• Merchandisers

• Fleet & Cooler Technicians

• Machine Operator & Quality Assurance

Coke Northeast Employees on Career Growth:

• Paul (Human Resources)
• Rodney (District Sales Manager)
• Susannah (Sr. Director of Public Affairs and Comm)

BACKGROUND VERIFICATION:

Coke Northeast requires all applicants to undergo a criminal background verification process prior to commencing employment with the Company. Employment with Coke Northeast is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background check. Depending on position, drug screen results and/or driving records, including minor moving violations, will be evaluated according to Coke Northeast's guidelines to determine eligibility for the position.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT:

Coke Northeast is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.