PET Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At PET Dairy, we are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.

By joining DFA, 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!

PET Dairy has an immediate job opening for a Fleet Maintenance Manager at our plant in Spartanburg, SC. The Fleet Maintenance Manager ensures that the Company’s vehicle maintenance programs are executed in an efficient, safe and economical manner by providing leadership, and coordinating and directing employee activities engaged in servicing and repairing equipment and vehicles assigned to the Company.

• Plans, directs, and monitors preventive maintenance and repair programs for all company fleet vehicles. 
• Works with 3^rd party service providers to maintain and repair company fleet vehicles in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner. Conducts regular periodic reviews with those respective 3^rd party service providers.
• Apprises General Manager, Distribution Manager, and Group Logistics Director about fleet performance and costs. Makes presentations and prepares reports for the General Manager, Distribution Manager, and Group Logistics Director as requested.
• Contributes and guides others to understanding and supporting our cost-conscious culture. 
• Performs justification and life cycle cost analyses; performs trend analyses for various vehicle performance and maintenance issues and related expenses.
• Supports and contributes to the development and success of warranty and policy programs for recovery of expenses.
• Assists in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures for vehicle maintenance using known best practices.
• Assists and provides guidance for annual and monthly repair and maintenance operating plan/budget.
• Reviews and makes recommendations on scope of work and specifications for major procurements related to fleet maintenance.
• Directs compliance with or assists in the establishment of programs, policies, and procedures to attract, develop, and retain a competent and motivated workforce, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, performance management, counseling, grievances, and appeals.
• Assures timely and assertive responses to inspection findings, working closely with Company Safety and DOT compliance managers.
• Assists in the development and leadership of short-and-long-range planning activities covering all aspects of fleet maintenance operations.
• Ensures timely and accurate responses to General Manager, Distribution Manager, and Group Logistics Director initiatives and directives.
• Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
• Ensures compliance with all DFA Dairy Brands policies and procedures.
• Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and controlling.
• Has management responsibility involving staffing, conducting performance appraisals, training and developing subordinates, promotions, salary increases, terminations, disciplinary actions, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS:

• 401(k) with company contribution
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families
• More benefits, too many to name