ABOUT POET

At POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. For over thirty-five years, our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and a leader in sustainable products in the world.

CULTURE IS KING AT POET

We’re all on the same team. We always communicate. And we park our egos at the door. These aren’t just slogans on our walls. It’s the way we do things at POET. We provide an environment for team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance. It’s the best way to optimize health, wellness, and productivity in a sustainable way. We work hard. We play hard. We have frequent team events, volunteer efforts, and we know how to celebrate wins!

JOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Regional Fleet Manager, you will work directly with our fleet management, dispatch, commercial driving staff and leadership team. This role will be responsible for maintaining our fleet vehicles that include day cab and sleeper tractors and a fleet of CO2, Fuel and Dry Van trailers. Your primary areas of focus are related to preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, coordination with dispatch to ensure equipment availability and maintaining parts inventory at shop location and remote sites. This role will promote, direct and coordinate fleet repair and maintenance efforts across multiple groups and locations throughout the designated region.

• Coordinate, administer and monitor the maintenance, repair, replacement and logistics of company vehicles in our Northern Region (MN, NE, SD, IA).

• Maintain necessary licenses and certifications for transportation equipment.

• Ensure preventive maintenance programs are carried out per schedule and monitor post performance throughout assigned territory.

• Oversee the performance of vendors and, if necessary, undertake the timely repair and servicing of damaged vehicles in order to minimize downtime.

• Manage the inventory of spare parts for vehicles, in coordination with fleet manager, in order to ensure an adequate supply and accurate accounting throughout assigned territory.

• This list is just a small fraction of what this job entails. Being a good team player requires a willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done. There will be other projects, tasks and functions associated with this role as we continue to grow and find new challenges.

This is an on-site role located in Bingham Lake, MN

• Since we’re all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skill may be put to a lot of other uses!

REQUIREMENTS (What you need to bring)

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• 3+ years’ experience in a transportation-related field

• CDL Class A with Tanker and Hazmat endorsements, or ability to attain within 6 months.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• You can travel 50% of the time and sometimes without notice.

• You are patient and have the ability to remain level-headed and effectively communicate while managing high-intensity situations involving accidents and/or incidents.

• You have experience in the trucking, transportation, or logistics industry.

• You have a working knowledge of hazardous materials and DOT regulations.

• You know the basics of Microsoft’s Office Suite, TMW, PeopleNet, or other Transportation software platforms and are capable of learning new programs.

• You communicate effectively. You write well and speak articulately. You are comfortable communicating in writing and over the phone.

• You are a proactive self-starter, able to work independently and within a team structure.

• You like helping people. You really enjoy exceeding someone else’s expectations.

• You pay attention to the details but also see the “big picture.” For you, anything worth doing is worth doing right, every time.

• You are a learner, not afraid of taking on new things and stretching yourself. You are not afraid to ask questions, as you’re always looking to improve and help others.

• You have excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills as well as the ability to embrace change.

A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• High level of personal integrity

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and attention to detail

• Strong organizational skills

• Sense of urgency that drives results

• Interpersonal skills – ability to effectively inter