Senior Fleet and Shop Manager

Pomona Farming LLC is a leading farm services company, overseeing agricultural properties and businesses. Headquartered in California’s Central Valley, we offer a full range of farm management and agricultural business services to our members. Along with our members, Pomona Farming is committed to industry best practices, supporting our people and our local communities and the responsible use of resources and the environment. Job Description The Senior Fleet & Shop Manager is responsible for leading Pomona Farming’s fleet maintenance and shop operations across all locations, ensuring equipment reliability, operational readiness, safety, and cost-effective performance. This is a senior management position responsible for developing and leading the people, processes, systems, and performance standards necessary to support farming operations throughout the organization. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this position provides leadership and oversight of fleet maintenance programs, shop operations, parts and inventory management, maintenance personnel, vendor relationships, budgets, and fleet technology. The Senior Fleet & Shop Manager will travel regularly between all shop locations and work closely with Ranch Managers, Operations, Procurement, EHS, and the Reyes Hall shop team to ensure maintenance resources and equipment are effectively supporting operational needs. This position is intended for an experienced leader who can build and manage a high-performing fleet and shop organization and progressively assume greater responsibility, with the capability to develop into a future Director-level leadership role. The primary responsibility of the candidate will be ultimately up to the Chief Executive Officer but some duties may include: Leadership & People Management Provide direct leadership, coaching, and development to fleet, shop, and maintenance personnel. Establish clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards across all shop locations. Develop supervisors and key employees to strengthen leadership depth and create a sustainable organizational structure. Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance discussions, and development planning with direct reports. Evaluate staffing levels and organizational needs across shop locations and recommend changes necessary to effectively support operations. Build a culture focused on ownership, accountability, safety, teamwork, customer service, and continuous improvement. Develop the management and business skills necessary to progressively assume broader responsibility for the fleet and shop function. Fleet & Equipment Operations Maintain visibility into fleet and equipment status, maintenance activities, outstanding repairs, equipment downtime, and operational readiness. Own preventive maintenance programs, work-order processes, repair priorities, and maintenance planning across all locations. Ensure fleet maintenance priorities support production schedules, seasonal requirements, and operational needs. Monitor equipment performance and maintenance history to identify recurring failures, excessive repair costs, and opportunities to improve asset reliability. Establish consistent fleet maintenance standards and processes across locations. Administer and drive effective use of Fleetio, Samsara, and related fleet-management systems for asset tracking, maintenance scheduling, inspections, and compliance. Partner with Farming and Operations leadership on equipment needs, maintenance priorities, replacement planning, and fleet utilization. Multi-Location Shop Management Provide management oversight and leadership across all Pomona Farming shop locations. Travel regularly between shop locations to maintain a visible leadership presence and evaluate shop performance, staffing, safety, organization, workflow, and operational needs. Partner closely with the Reyes Hall shop team to coordinate maintenance activities, repair priorities, staffing/resources, and…

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