Fleet Manager

With over 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries. Sika has offices in over 100 countries with over 300 manufacturing facilities and more than 33,500 employees worldwide. With annual sales of 11.5+ billion dollars in 2022, our commitment to quality, innovation, and the environment as well as putting our customer’s needs first, encompasses why Sika is the global leader in our industries.

Candidates may also be considered to work in our Sealy, TX or Stafford, VA location.

Broad Function and Purpose of Position:

The primary function of the Director of Warehouse Operations is to manage Sika owned fleet including assets (tractors, trailers), licensing and registrations, maintenance, driver compliance, and all aspects of fleet operations. The Fleet Manager will be responsible for DOT compliance including pre/post trip inspections, driver hours of service, CSA score, and maintaining trailer maintenance records. The Fleet Manager will be responsible for strategic planning and maintaining a good balance of 3PL versus owned fleet drivers and assets.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Manage and enforce driver compliance related to Electronic Log (ELD) ensuring drivers follow all DOT regulations, and new drivers are trained properly.
• Extensive knowledge of DOT regulations with the ability to implement new procedures related to changes in the regulations.
• Maintain maintenance logs of current assets including licensing/registration renewals.
• Training and procedures for all drivers including CDL / non-CDL.
• Ability to work closely with 3rd party service providers (i.e.: Dedicated, Venezia) to maintain excellent service, timely reimbursement of claims, and review of monthly KPI’s.
• Ability to locate regional maintenance service providers for trailer repairs, new tires, etc.
• Negotiate and purchase trailers, pumps, meters with a good understanding of what is needed for each asset.
• Optimize fleet assets, moving them where needed and ensuring all are accounted for.
• Work closely with Supply Chain to manage owned fleet KPI’s and freight costs.
• Perform other work and projects as directed by the Vice President of Logistics.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Education: High School Diploma required, degree preferred.
• Years Experience: 3-5 years experience in a fleet environment. Direct experience with fleet management required.

Special Requirements/Competencies:

• Must have expert experience in electronic fleet management systems.
• Must have knowledge of DOT regulations and guidelines and ability to maintain compliance.
• Ability to use enterprise resource planning and manufacturing resource planning software.
• Independent worker, with strong organizational skills, who requires minimal supervision.

Competitive Benefits: Health Insurance, 401k with company match, year-end profit-sharing bonus, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Meaningful Work: Sika products enhance our surroundings and the work every employee completes helps positively impact daily lives by making our world stronger, more durable, and more reliable – every day.

Company Culture: Sika centers work culture around entrepreneurship where individuals have the power to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and define their career.

Community Involvement: Sika takes active roles in our community and aims to support volunteer work and charitable endeavors across the United States through rebuilding and giving back.

Sustainability Initiatives: Sika is committed to sustainable development, reducing environmental impacts, and assuming social responsibility. The company supports energy efficient projects and implements numerous measures aimed to boost economic, social, and ecological sustainability.

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.