Fleet Manager jobs in Newark, NJ

POSITION SUMMARY

Logistics is a core component of D’Artagnan’s success and growth. D’Artagnan is seeking a Fleet Service Manager to oversee all company vehicles. The Fleet Manager will ensure that the overall management of vehicles and equipment is executed efficiently and safely. You will directly manage the fleet operations in NJ while establishing processes/procedures and overseeing Fleet Operations at other locations through coordination and collaboration with local management.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the operation of all company-owned or leased vehicles
• Ensure each vehicle adheres to industry standards and regulations for emissions, usage and operation.
• Track the use of each piece of equipment
• Collect and review all equipment daily checklists, following up on non-conformance and damage
• Complete vehicle spot audits on a daily basis
• Streamline and monitor fuel purchase systems
• Manage the maintenance of all company-owned or leased vehicles
• Register, license and maintain all required documentation for the vehicles
• Continually follow up on the status of repairs to ensure that vehicles and equipment are ready when promised
• Enhance the existing vehicle and equipment preventative maintenance program that will reduce equipment downtime.
• Plan, process and execute truck purchases, leases and rental requests for new and replacement vehicles
• Look for ways to cut equipment and vehicle costs
• Assist in budget process
• Keep management and team members informed of all issues related to Fleet Operations as well as potential problems involving repairs
• Able to resolve issues quickly with little to no direction from superior
• Able to anticipate business needs and plan accordingly to ensure that equipment and fiscal resources are utilized in the most efficient manner
• Vendor negotiation and vehicle purchasing experience

 TECHNICAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of high school diploma
• 3 years of experience with Fleet Management and mechanical background
• Strong background in Business Management and Operations
• Experience in the recording and delivery of all information and records related to fleet maintenance
• Must have an understanding of and experience with all aspects of DOT compliance
• Able to resolve issues quickly with little to no direction from superior
• Able to anticipate business needs and plan accordingly to ensure that equipment and fiscal resources are utilized in the most efficient mannerVendor negotiation and vehicle purchasing experience 

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Demonstrated excellence in organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task while prioritizing, managing and delivering multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting timelines
• Strong problem solving and analytical capabilities with the ability to build sustainable business cases for proposed solutions
• Adaptability, flexibility, willing and able to change and adjust with business conditions
• Ability to work in and build a collaborative team environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE 

•      Base salary plus annual bonus potential. Base salary is commensurate with experience.

•      401K

•      Paid vacation and holidays

•      Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)

•      Life and disability insurance

COMPANY INFORMATION 

D’Artagnan, headquartered in Union New Jersey, was founded in 1985 and is now the leading brand specialized in sustainably raised meats, poultry, game, charcuterie, truffles, and mushrooms in the country. D’Artagnan is dedicated to natural, sustainable, and humane production and products. Over the years D’Artagnan has built relationships and partnerships with farmers and ranchers who share the same philosophy, and believe in free-range, preservative-free, and organic products. D’Artagnan is part of Fortune International, LLC, the Country’s leading processor, distributor and importer of quality seafood, meats, and gourmet products.

With over $170M in revenue and almost 300 employees, it is a hugely successful and well-recognized enterprise. D’Artagnan is organized around three distinct business lines: Food Services (Hotels, restaurants, etc.), Retail, and Online; each business line having a specific business model. D’Artagnan sells products in all 50 States and buys products all over the world. D’Artagnan has established an outstanding reputation over the years, built on a simple yet key principle: to provide its clients with the highest quality. For decades now, it has been acclaimed by the industry and customers all over the country and is recognized as a world-class company by many world-class chefs. In addition, the D’Artagnan website continues to grow in popularity and reach – serving as a trusted destination for home cooks across America looking for the best tasting, restaurant-quality ingredients, and specialty food products.