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Job Title: Fleet Manager
Classification: Exempt
Department: Operations
Reports to: Director of Operations
Food Bank of South Jersey
The Food Bank of South Jersey (“FBSJ”) is a nonprofit,
charitable organization. Our mission is to help eliminate hunger
and malnutrition in the four counties we serve in southern New Jersey – Burlington,
Camden, Gloucester, and Salem. We were founded in 1985, by a group
of 25 nonprofit feeding organizations and the FEED Consortium – established
by the Community Policy Advocacy Council (CPAC). Since our inception,
we have distributed more than 75 million pounds of food – the
equivalent of 60 million meals to the needy in southern New Jersey.
We are one of more than 200 members of Feeding America®, The
Nation’s Food Bank Network TM, and largest domestic hunger-relief
organization.
Entering our 25th year of community service, we have grown into
a sophisticated organization with the logistical and programmatic
expertise to address the issue of hunger. Today we annually provide
over 5 million pounds of charitable food through our network of more
than 225 food pantries, shelters, and meal sites. Together we provide
fresh produce, groceries, and meals to individuals and families in
need, who would otherwise go hungry.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Fleet Manager (“FM”)
is responsible for the growing fleet of vehicles operated by the
Food Bank including commercial trucks and passenger vehicles. The
FM will have a thorough knowledge of our four-county service area
for routing purposes as well as a complete understanding of transportation
regulations, policies, rules and regulations per DOT.
The ideal candidate will be highly organized, motivated and knowledgeable
in all areas of fleet and freight management. This is a Customer
Service oriented position and the ideal candidate will have excellent
customer service skills, be able to interface with the public in
a pleasant and professional manner and embody the mission of the
organization.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Plans, directs, and monitors
timely preventive maintenance and repair programs for all vehicles
including mechanical repairs, cleaning and bodywork/branding.
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Ensures
all maintenance is properly documented and posted in the fleet
management software program.
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Dispatches drivers for daily
deliveries and pickups working with our Customers and Vendors.
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Responds to customer service calls regarding deliveries
and pickups and seeks to resolve emerging problems.
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Works with
other departments to achieve set transportation goals.
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Monitors
and tracks the location and operation of the fleet through existing
tracking system and identifies trends and areas of concern.
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Routinely
updates the Director of Operations about fleet condition, performance
and costs.
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Oversees operations safety including pre and post
vehicle checks.
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Ensures all vehicles are maintained at the
highest possible level, mechanical and cleanliness.
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Manages fleet
scheduling with various departments and drivers.
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Ensures that
all applicable rules and regulations including those from DOT
are followed.
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Identifies and adopts emerging trends in fleet
management.
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Manages all freight costs and scheduling including
in-bound deliveries.
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Ensures efficient and timely vehicle
loading.
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Manages traffic around the Warehouse facilities including
inbound deliveries and third party truckers.
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Quickly adapts
to driver lateness, changing traffic conditions and customer
needs to ensure timely product movement.
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Assists in the development
of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for fleet maintenance
and operation.
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Ensures all Risk Management policies are followed
including driver screening, updating records and documenting
accidents/loss.
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Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
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At minimum an Associate’s Degree is required.
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Clean and
valid New Jersey Drivers License, CDL a plus.
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Minimum 3 years
experience in Fleet Transportation Management including DOT compliance
to include tractor trailers.
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Experience in development and/or
implementation of a routing system. UPS Logistics experience
a plus.
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Dispatch experience a definite plus.
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Proficiency with Microsoft
Windows and Office environment (Word, Excel, Outlook) and standard
office equipment. Able to generate reports for management’s
analysis.
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Proficiency with at least one major Fleet Management
Software or tracking system.
Contact
Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirement to hiring@foodbank.org.
No other form of communication will be accepted including phone calls. |
