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Logistics/Corp Fleet Services Manager

Kroger
Full-time
On-site
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Description
Responsible for ensuring overall lowest cost of ownership and safe fleet operations including tractor-trailer fleet assets and maintenance. Manage the company's major capital fleet projects and ensure compliance with regulatory and environmental agencies, Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities
  • Create strategic plan and provide guidance for transportation technology for lowest cost of fleet ownership
  • Develop fleet vehicle specifications for the application of fleet vehicle design
  • Manage capital for acquiring fleet assets
  • Oversee fleet facility and equipment inspections
  • Lead the development and implementation of best in class fleet maintenance and safety best practices
  • Provide guidance to senior site leadership in coordinating fleet-related DC activities and maintenance
  • Administrate fleet maintenance software
  • Conduct transportation cost analysis
  • Develop preventive maintenance plans and repair programs
  • Provide oversight of the development of regulatory compliant maintenance programs and ensure ongoing compliance
  • Interact with regulatory agencies and assist with site visits and in the coordination of safety standards set forth by those agencies
  • Establish departmental budgets, correspondence and reports
  • Develop and lead departmental project for the cost-effective fleet ownership
  • Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
  • Travel as needed for relevant stakeholder interface
  • Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation


Qualifications

Minimum

  • Bachelor's Degree in business or equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • 5+ years of experience with fleet transportation/garage operations
  • 10+ years tractor-trailer maintenance 
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Excellent planning, organizational, and follow-up skills with close attention to detail
  • Demonstrated success in planning/execution of projects
  • Ability to create operating budgets/financial forecast
  • Demonstrated ability to coach and train
  • Excellent oral/written communication skills
  • Strong understanding of industry/technical terms and processes

 

Desired

  • Experience with fuel management systems (research and analysis), standards analysis, fleet licensing, International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA)/ Department of Transportation
  • Experience in specking equipment, both tractor, trailer, and fueling equipment


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