Area Route Manager

The Area Route Manager is the primary leader for a team of Route Delivery individuals. The Area Route Manager will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations. These include, hiring a delivery driver team, leading our driver group, leading our safety initiative, creating and leading a customer service culture, supporting our sales department and controlling operating expenses. Employment Type: Full-time Salary Range: $70k- $80k Essential Duties and Responsibilities Leadership Create, communicate and lead by example with a positive attitude Models and holds team accountable for the actions and behaviors that lead to continuous improvement and excellence in all of the areas identified below. Know or learn the right thing to do and then do it. Demonstrate an unrelenting commitment to provide First Class Service to our customer base (internal and external). Work aggressively with our sales team to increase sales, increase customer base & reduce customer churn. Actively encourages a spirit of team-work, models bringing a positive attitude and a “can-do” mind s Capture the hearts and minds of our employees, gain commitment, measure and share improvements. Builds a cohesive team of committed individuals who deliver results Safety Plays a key role in building a safety oriented culture Actively promotes an environment where everyone is encouraged to think safety before acting. Facilitate Monthly Safety Meeting Train and enforce safe working habits. Address Safety Issues on the spot. Accident and Injury Reporting and Investigation; timely, complete and accurate. Learn and be able to execute environmental and government compliance; DOT, OSHA, Health Department Primary safety trainer for the location. Service Ensure that we are delivering complete and accurate orders, consistently. Monitor “On Time" deliveries, adjust schedules and work load accordingly. Be able to live and lead a team; with a “Customer First" minds Reduce special deliveries through training, coaching and accountability Minimize or eliminate any interruption in service Willing and able to cover routes as needed. Including work withs and solo coverage. Cost Learn and be able to execute Facility and Fleet management and maintenance. Learn and be able to execute Demand forecasting and inventory management Analyze the distribution process, identifying and prioritizing opportunities for efficiency, improvement and leading change. Identify staffing needs and proactively seek out individuals that would are a proper fit for the company and position available Manage P&L statements Medical and dental insurance after 30 days of employment. Life insurance paid by company. 401K with company contribution and profit sharing after 2 months Paid vacations and paid holidays Corporate product discount of up to 50% on our delicious products Furnished Uniforms #J-18808-Ljbffr Oberweis