Job Description

FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS.

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Nature's Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave's Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflects Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility. With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery – it's a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community.

Full-time employees are offered the following benefits :

• Comprehensive health and medical benefits
• 401(k) Retirement savings plan
• Professional growth and leadership training
• Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

Benefits may vary depending on your work location and your participation in a collective bargaining unit.

Bringing Home the Dough

Flowers is looking to add a talented Company Fleet Manager to our growing team!

Title: Company Fleet Manager
Salary Range: 90,000 – 115,000/year
Office Location: Remote with occasional travel

Position Overview:

The Company Fleet Manager is responsible for managing the company’s fleet of DSD delivery trucks, ensuring optimal performance, safety, and compliance with all regulations. This role requires development and implementation of strategies to optimize costs, improve reliability, and ensure best practices in fleet management.

Knowledge of federal, state, and local motor carrier regulations, licensing, registration, and reporting requirements is essential

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities

• Lead fleet acquisition leveraging expertise of preferred outside vendors 
• Track the fleet’s locations using GPS devices to monitor how well RSRs are adhering to their schedules
• Develop and manage consistent program (processes) for registering and licensing all fleet vehicles 
• Manage fleet assignments to sales divisions and sales companies
• Monitor and measure the distances covered by the fleet to reduce empty miles and improve efficiency
• Maximize vehicle utilization
• Vehicle degradation and replacing vehicles is an important KPI as it will be crucial for maintaining an efficient and modern fleet
• Develop strategies to keep your fuel costs as low as possible
• Monitor fleet downtime to ensure they aren’t out of action longer than necessary
• Continually maintain vehicle TCO (total cost of ownership) by monitoring the costs that come along with each vehicle in the fleet identify opportunities and make the necessary changes to maximize efficiency
• Lead, train, and develop the Company Fleet Specialist(s) 
• Develop and administer vehicle asset management processes from procurement to disposition 
• Establish and monitor operational and replacement strategies and practices in a cost-effective manner 
• Ensure all Flowers’ sales companies work within Company vehicle maintenance, geolocation, and fuel card programs and controls 
• Ensure Flowers’ sales company compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• Develop and implement robust training modules for vehicle program, equipment uses, and care 
• Ensure the satisfaction of the DSD sales team by implementing measures to improve your efficiency through support and assistance by leveraging vendor relationships
• Work closely with the DSD sales team communicating driver qualification requirements, compliance updates, and safety protocols
• Analyze data to increase fleet operational efficiency and controls
• Monitor fuel usage and implement strategies to improve efficiency
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle inspections, maintenance, and repairs
• Practice and comply with all Company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
• Perform other duties deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other operating rules, policies, and procedures

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of practical Fleet Management experience
• Proven track record of operational and organizational skills

Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Interested job seekers who successfully complete the series of pre-screening questions and who appear to possess the basic qualifications for this position may be contacted for a telephone interview.

EEO Statement  

Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Tomica Reynolds at Tomica.Reynolds@flocorp.com or .

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