Fleet Manager

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.

• 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;

• Ensure that fleet operations are in compliance with the National Safety Code;
• Responsible for participating in any Government Provincial Audits;

• 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;

• 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.

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.