Fleet Manager at Sofina

, , Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 May, 26

Salary

92082.0

Posted On

02 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fleet Management, Lease Management, Procurement, National Safety Code Management, Vehicle Licensing, Cost Optimization, Data Driven Decision Making, Bilingualism, Contract Management, Preventative Maintenance, Asset Management, Government Audits, Fuel Consumption Analysis, Safety Audits, Equipment Evaluation, Forecasting Fleet Needs

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Position Summary: Reporting to the VP Logistics, the Fleet Manager is responsible to oversee the Company’s fleet operations across Canada, related (but not limited) to: Lease Management, Procurement, Fleet support, National Safety Code Management, Vehicle Licensing and other duties and projects as assigned related to fleet operation activities. Key Accountabilities: Lease Management and Procurement Responsible for internal fleet across Canada Responsible for the Purchasing, Leasing and rentals for all equipment on the road for Sofina Canada; Manage National pricing vendor agreements related to temporary rentals for trailers and trucks. Coordinate short-term rentals; In collaboration with Finance, maintain asset listing on Sofina owned, leased, and rental equipment; Plan, organize and direct the procurement of vehicles Tractors, Straight Trucks, Shunt Trucks, various trailer types, and industry custom equipment; Develop fleet planning and future expenditure requirements. Develop AFE’s and gain approvals for all new capital requirements; National Safety Code Management Ensure that fleet operations are in compliance with the National Safety Code; Responsible for participating in any Government Provincial Audits; Vehicle Licensing and Fleet support Negotiate national service agreements for maintenance of the fleet to ensure cost efficiencies. Develop and manage a preventative maintenance program; Work with all Sofina locations that require fuel to identify cost savings opportunities based on fuel consumption; Manage general fleet management activities related to Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program (CVIP), asset management, insurance, carrier profile and CVOR renewals, plate renewals and new plates; Conduct annual safety audit of equipment, to ensure that equipment is maintained according to manufacturer’s specifications, applicable legislation and Company standards; Additional: LCV Permits, Interprovincial Permits; Requirements: 3- 5 years of experience in a fleet supervisor or manager role; Ability to source equipment, evaluate bids, and manage contracts Experience developing AFEs, forecasting fleet needs, and managing costs. Data driven decision making and Cost‑optimization mindset In-depth knowledge of National Safety Code requirements Knowledge of Canadian Heavy Vehicles regulations and By-Laws. Bilingualism (French & English) is an asset Hiring Range: CAD $64,393 - $92,082 Bonus: This position is eligible for a bonus up to 8% of base salary subject to the plan terms and conditions. Please note that the expected hiring range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sofina. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, skillset of the candidate and internal equity. This position is currently an active vacancy. #SFMS Sofina Foods Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.

Responsibilities

The Fleet Manager oversees the company's fleet operations across Canada, including lease management, procurement, and compliance with safety regulations. They are responsible for managing vehicle licensing, maintenance agreements, and conducting audits to ensure operational efficiency.