Fleet Manager
Darling Ingredients
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Jackson, MS · Posted November 11, 2026
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About the job
The Fleet Manager is responsible for maintaining the entire plant fleet in "like new" condition and ensures the timely movement of all product.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Maintain fleet based on regularly scheduled preventative maintenance; maintain accurate inventory.
Responsible for scheduling and delegating tasks to fleet mechanics.
Direct supervision of all jobs performed on fleet.
Assist in interviewing and training of new employees.
Responsible for communication with Office Manager, Plant Manager, Route Supervisor, and General Manager to ensure efficiency of fleet.
May be responsible for the overall Logistics of the facility.
Responsible for proper purchasing and expenditures according to budget.
Responsible for cleanliness of interior and exterior of fleet.
Responsible for DOT recordkeeping compliance; monitor tachograph cards to ensure compliance with all Company, federal, state, and local regulations.
Schedules outside haulers for pickup and delivery of product; checks finished product weights to ensure accuracy of billing and profit margins are met.
All other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a mechanic.
Minimum of 1-2+ years of supervisory experience, preferably in a plant/industrial setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced training and/or experience as fleet mechanic preferred.
Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.
Good mechanical and administration skills.
Ability to lead; can give and take direction.
Ability to deal with minor problems involving equipment or various situations.
Physical Demands
Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
Frequently required to move up to 50 lbs. - occasionally must push, pull, move or lift up to 100 lbs.
Regularly required reach with hands and arms.
Work Environment
Job functions will be carried out in a plant automotive shop or outside on plant property.
We’re one of the world’s leading practitioners of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into valuable ingredients. Ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy.