Senior Fleet Manager

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About Canteen :

Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteens solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth . Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; well supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, well continue to transform our industry.

Come for the job, stay for the career. We are Canteen.

Job Summary

Location : California (Onsite)

Travel : Up to 75% across CA, OR, and WA

Reports To : VP, People Operations

Division : Canteen Pacific

Position Summary

Canteen Pacific is seeking a strategic and results-oriented Senior Fleet Manager to lead fleet operations across 26 warehouses and manage over 1,500 vehicles. This role ensures compliance, cost control, safety, and sustainability while partnering with cross-functional teams to support business goals and mitigate risk.

Key Responsibilities

Governance & Compliance

• Develop and enforce fleet policies; ensure DOT, OSHA, EPA, and local compliance
• Manage licensing, registration, insurance, and inspections
• Conduct annual audits and maintain driver qualification files in partnership with HR and Safety

Financial Oversight

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Monitor cost-per-mile, lifecycle costs, and utilization
• Manage vendor relationships and approve maintenance expenses
• Conduct ROI analyses for vehicle acquisitions and fuel alternatives

Operations & Efficiency

• Implement telematics systems (e.g., Geotab, Samsara)
• Optimize preventive maintenance and spare vehicle usage
• Ensure vendor compliance and maximize fleet uptime

Safety & Risk Management

• Promote fleet safety through training and incident prevention
• Investigate accidents and manage insurance claims
• Align fleet safety with broader organizational initiatives

Sustainability & Innovation

• Expand EV adoption and oversee charging infrastructure
• Track carbon reduction and fuel efficiency metrics
• Pilot technologies like remote fueling and route optimization

Leadership & Collaboration

• Train warehouse fleet coordinators and ensure accountability
• Partner with Finance, Procurement, and HR on contracts, training, and communications
• Serve as fleet SME and advisor to senior leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Logistics, or related field
• 710 years of fleet management experience (logistics, foodservice, or distribution preferred)
• Expertise in financial governance, vendor management, and compliance
• Experience with telematics and fleet optimization
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• CAFM or NAFA certification preferred

Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.

Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates : Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance / AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

Associates may also be eligible for paid and / or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed Remotely, click here for information on additional company-provided time off benefits.

About Compass Group : Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer : this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID : 1472805

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