Manager, Regional Fleet Operations

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Regional Fleet Manager to be located in either Chicago, Milwaukee or Kansas City and report to the Division Vice President. The primary responsibilities will include:

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Direct leadership of all branch fleet and shop activities, supporting the Profit & Loss Statements
• Manage shop safety standards and support environment compliance and training
• Manage Transman shop compliance and technician productivity
• Act as the primary contact to support regional fleet escalations and gap closure activities to ensure fleet processes are in compliance with our internal standards
• Execute and support of national initiatives and processes
• Facilitate interviews, hiring, conduct work-withs as required
• Manage and oversee outside repair and maintenance vendors
• Ability to motivate, engage and inspire teams
• Partner with field operations teams to review key fleet areas (accidents/rentals) and common business objectives
  
  

Qualifications

Key qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in multi-site site management
• Demonstrated experience in leading, training and coaching employees
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment, ability to influence others not under direct control
• Solid knowledge of fleet maintenance systems
• Demonstrated experience with direct cost management in excess of $10 million
• Ability to negotiate and manage vendor contracts and relationships for sustainable outcomes
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Advanced Excel, SAP required
• Experience applying safe work methods and understanding of 5S principles
  
  

Primo Brands’ established portfolio includes billion-dollar brands Poland Spring® and Pure Life®, premium brands like Saratoga® and Mountain Valley®, regional leaders such as Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain® Ozarka®, and Zephyrhills®, purified brands, Primo Water® and Sparkletts®, and flavored and enhanced brands like Splash® and AC ION®. Our extensive direct-to-consumer offerings and industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases across Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. At Primo Brands, our more than 11,000 associates are at the heart of what we do and deliver on our mission to provide healthy hydration to consumers wherever, however and whenever they want it. We believe in fostering a respectful culture, which values our associates who are deeply invested in quality hydration, our communities, and the sustainability of our packaging and water sources for generations to come.

Primo Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at BlueTritonHR@bluetriton.com