Job Description

We are currently seeking a Fleet Maintenance Manager based at our headquarters office in St. Louis Park, MN. In this role, you will oversee fleet operations and associated fiscal activities for 6 fluid dairy plans across the upper Midwest. This position assists in the administration of an annual maintenance budget and annual capital purchases. The successful applicant will have an extensive background in fleet asset maintenance and standard processes related to maintenance repairs, vendor selection, and compliance with national account programs and supplier agreements.In addition, the ability to lead teams and/or projects across multiple locations, access and analyze data, drive process standardization and improvement, drive accountability for quality repairs, develop budgets, and achieve financial targets are essential in this role.

Kemps is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Since 1914, Kemps has provided families with fresh, delicious dairy products, fresh milk, frozen yogurt, sour cream, cottage cheese, and frozen novelty treats. By joining Kemps, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work in collaboration with each location’s distribution manager and distribution supervisors supporting the business unit to include fleet maintenance, route efficiencies/optimization, and overall distribution operating processes and procedures.
• Lead the fleet maintenance functions for multiple locations, including vendor oversight and 3rd party maintenance provider relationships.
• Establish and track preventative maintenance schedules, utilization standards, and other key metrics/goals for all fleet assets at all assigned locations.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of reporting requirements, variance analysis, and forecasts.
• Participate in the development of the division’s annual operating budget, capital plans and productivity initiatives.
• Ensure data integrity in the fleet management system and that diagnostic tools are utilized effectively.
• Lead the root cause analysis for breakdowns and work collaboratively to implement corrective action.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory governing bodies including documentation requirements – FMSCA, Federal DOT, state, and local laws.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree or some college in diesel mechanics preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive work experience in fleet maintenance of over-the-road and refrigerated transport equipment.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience at the supervisory or management level.
• Ability to travel up to 50% (to observe and audit vehicle performance and maintenance programs in remote locations).
• Demonstrated work experience in the following:
• Accurate record keeping, inventory control, and parts acquisition.
• Research and cost reporting procedures.
• Use of automated equipment maintenance systems in generating work orders, parts utilization reports, and labor productivity.
• Successful negotiation and ongoing management of contract fleet maintenance agreements and outside vendors (i.e., body shops).
• Performing audits of vehicle maintenance and safety by performing hands-on vehicle and record inspections.
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel, Word & PowerPoint.
• Skilled in organization, time management, prioritization, and attention to detail.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package available 1st of the month after start date
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Work for dairy farm families

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