Fleet Manager

Company Details

Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries - transforming them into essential ingredients that do everything from feeding animals to fertilizing crops to fueling planes and nourishing people. We're the number one publicly traded company of our kind, operating a global family of brands and businesses that span more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries. Our unique scale allows us to make entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable, helping move the world toward a more circular economy.

Darling Ingredients offers full time employees a full suite of benefits including but not limited to the following: 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Paid Time Off.

Job Summary

The Fleet Manager is responsible for maintaining the entire plant fleet in "like new" condition and ensures the timely movement of all product.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Maintain fleet based on regularly scheduled preventative maintenance; maintain accurate inventory.
• Responsible for scheduling and delegating tasks to fleet mechanics.
• Assist mechanics with all repairs and PM's to the fleet.
• Direct supervision of all jobs performed on fleet.
• Assist in interviewing and training of new employees.
• Responsible for communication with Office Manager, Plant Manager, Route Supervisor, and General Manager to ensure efficiency of fleet.
• Responsible for proper purchasing and expenditures according to budget.
• Responsible for cleanliness of interior and exterior of fleet and truck shop.
• Responsible for DOT recordkeeping compliance; monitor tachograph cards to ensure compliance with all Company, federal, state, and local regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Must have own tools/tool box
• Minimum 5 - 7 years of experience as a heavy - duty diesel mechanic.
• Minimum of 3+ years of supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current CDL
• Advanced training and/or experience as heavy-duty fleet mechanic.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Ability to lead; can give and take direction.
• Ability to deal with problems involving equipment or various situations.

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Darling Ingredients.

Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster