HybridRegular travel between the Sparta and Chippewa Falls locations is required.
Operations & LogisticsLogistics & Transportation
About the job
Requirements
Proven leadership experience in fleet, logistics, transportation, or a related field.
Strong understanding of Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and transportation compliance requirements.
Experience managing fleet assets, including trucks, trailers, and equipment, preventive maintenance, and vendor relationships.
Ability to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze trends, and make strategic recommendations.
Ability to build trust with drivers, team members, vendors, and cross-functional partners.
Ability to travel regularly between locations and support a high-performing, collaborative team culture.
Responsibilities
Lead the strategy, performance, and long-term direction of the fleet department.
Oversee fleet assets, drivers, logistics, and transportation operations to ensure safe, compliant, efficient, and reliable service.
Work with Operations, Safety, Finance, and Dispatch to drive continuous improvement, elevate service levels, and ensure the fleet supports production and customer delivery needs.
Review fleet performance, driver schedules, and routing adjustments for daily deliveries.
Work with Dispatch to reduce empty miles, evaluate backhaul opportunities, and resolve routing challenges.
Check in with Fleet staff regarding maintenance schedules, equipment issues, vendor coordination, and upcoming inspections.
Review budget performance, fuel trends, and equipment utilization metrics to identify cost savings or efficiency improvements.
Visit the Sparta and Chippewa Falls sites to support drivers, strengthen relationships, and ensure alignment across both locations.
Partner with Safety to review compliance status, evaluate incidents or investigations, and reinforce driver training standards.
Lead team coaching, one-on-one meetings, and KPI reviews.
Plan future fleet needs, review vendor contracts, and prepare strategic recommendations for leadership.
Description
The Role
Star Blend is seeking a Fleet Operations Manager to lead the strategy, performance, and long-term direction of our fleet department. In this role, you’ll oversee all fleet assets, drivers, logistics, and transportation operations to ensure safe, compliant, efficient, and reliable service. You’ll work closely with Operations, Safety, Finance, and Dispatch while driving continuous improvement, elevating service levels, and ensuring our fleet is always ready to support production and customer delivery needs.
A Day in the Life
Start the morning by reviewing fleet performance, driver schedules, and any routing adjustments needed for the day’s deliveries.
Work with Dispatch to reduce empty miles, evaluate backhaul opportunities, and solve routing challenges.
Check in with Fleet staff for updates—maintenance schedules, equipment issues, vendor coordination, or upcoming inspections.
Review budget performance, fuel trends, or equipment utilization metrics, identifying areas for cost savings or efficiency improvements.
Visit our Sparta and Chippewa Falls sites to support drivers, strengthen relationships, and ensure alignment across both locations.
Partner with Safety to review compliance status, evaluate any incidents or investigations, and reinforce driver training standards.
Lead team coaching, 1:1s, or KPI reviews to keep performance and communication strong.
Wrap up the day by planning future fleet needs, reviewing vendor contracts, or preparing strategic recommendations for leadership.
What You Will Bring
Proven leadership experience in fleet, logistics, transportation, or a related field.
Strong understanding of DOT, FMCSA, and transportation compliance requirements.