Fleet Maintenance Manager

LSG Sky Chefs

$95K — $115K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent knowledge required
  • 5-7 years of fleet maintenance or management experience
  • Strong analytical and verbal communication skills
  • Expert knowledge of fleet maintenance software (CMMS)
  • Knowledge of OSHA, FDA, USDA regulations and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel
  • ASE or equivalent technical training certification preferred

Responsibilities

  • Direct regional fleet maintenance operations to ensure compliance and performance
  • Oversee proper vehicle upkeep according to USDA, FDA, OSHA, and DOT standards
  • Engage and manage external contractors and vendors for fleet services
  • Monitor and improve maintenance schedules and service quality
  • Training staff and vendors on fleet maintenance tools and systems
  • Conduct audits to ensure compliance with licensing and insurance requirements
  • Foster internal and external customer relationships to address quality issues

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off and holiday pay
  • Employee discounts on services and products
  • Career development and leadership training opportunities
Full Job Description
Posting Start Date: 4/13/26

Job Title: Fleet Maintenance Manager
Job Location: San Francisco-USA-94128
Work Location Type: On-Site
Salary Range: $95,000.00 - 115,000.00

Role Purpose Statement

Join our San Francisco Operations as the driving force behind a high performing fleet that keeps our operation moving.

The Fleet Maintenance Manager oversees all fleet maintenance operations to ensure full compliance with SkyChefs, DOT, TSA, and USDA regulations.

Serving as the fleet Subject Matter Expert, this role drives repair standards, process improvements, training, and budget management. You'll track all work assignments, approvals, and purchase orders in SkyChef's fleet/financial systems and collaborates closely with external fleet vendors, chassis manufacturers, and truck builders to maintain optimal fleet performance.

Main Accountabilities

Maintenance and/or Fleet Management
• Direct the activities of the Fleet Maintenance repairs for their region of responsibility
• Ensures all vehicles in CSC are properly maintained to meet United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT)
• Direct interaction with outside contractors and vendors concerning fleet maintenance
• Monitor and assess the fleet maintenance services provided by all 3rd party vendors and in house mechanics
• Ensure fleet maintenance schedules are monitor, implemented and status be actively tracked
• Inform and train their area's CSC(s) staff & 3rd party vendors about the correct use of the NAM fleet PM, processes and CMMS systems.
• Monitor vehicle systems for proper use which include (GPS), dash cam, 360 cameras, CMMS system and Ground Star
• Ensure proper licensing and insurance requirements for all vehicles and other regulatory requirements during audits
• Approves fleet repairs in their region of responsibility
• Participate in customer quality issues, develop and implement corrective actions that involve fleet maintenance.
• Maintain an ongoing, positive and pro-active relationship with all internal and external customers
• Attend the daily operations briefing

Safety, Policies and Procedures
• Monitor and ensure compliance with customer safety and equipment policies and procedures
• Provide a safe environment by promoting safety initiatives
• Reduce safety hazards by ensuring maintenance staff create safe tools, equipment, remove unsafe equipment, etc.

Leadership
• Ensure that their area of responsibility is properly organized and directed
• Guide, motivate and develop all 3rd party vendors on proper SkyChefs fleet maintenance processes and procedures
• Participates in coaching the expanded Global Performance System (GPS) process, as well as additional career development activities to enhance the effectiveness and potential of the team
• Make the company's values and management principles live in the department(s)
• Plan / Implement and control the cost budget in the area of responsibility; initiate and steer corrective actions in case of deviations
• Participate and support company sponsored initiatives such as Global Quality Standards (GQS), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Lean Manufacturing, Employee Safety

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent knowledge required
• In addition, five to seven years of related work experience required
• Proven analytical, verbal and leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal, written, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to develop and lead others to obtain desired results and achieve budget
• Working knowledge of OSHA, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), FDA, USDA and Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) regulations
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel and Windows-based computer application
• Expert knowledge of fleet maintenance CMMS systems such as EBIS, Maintainx, Fleetio, etc.
• ASE, dealer or technical school training certification preferred

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