Area Manager

Honey Bucket • Helotes, TX

7d • $83,220 - $91,540

About The Position

Honey Bucket is hiring a hands-on Area Manager based in Waco, Texas, to lead field operations as the company joins its newly established Dallas/Irving team. The Area Manager will help bring teams together, strengthen daily operations, and support the growth of the Texas operation, backed by Northwest Cascade, a company with more than 700 employees.

The role includes coaching employees, improving routes and service, supporting customers, and working in the field when needed. The Area Manager will have a direct role in building a strong team in the Waco and Dallas/Irving area. The company offers paid training, a promote-from-within culture, and opportunities to advance into broader operational leadership, including a path to Operations Manager.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of leadership experience in operations, logistics, construction, or field service.
• Experience managing drivers, laborers, or field teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Willingness to work in the field, including ride-alongs, job sites, and outdoor environments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with routing or dispatch systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead Route Supervisors, drivers, and field teams.
• Manage daily operations, routing, and service delivery.
• Drive performance in safety, quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Coach employees, hold them accountable, and improve team performance.
• Partner with sales to support growth and retention.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, and company standards.
• Work in the field as needed, including ride-alongs and job-site work.

Benefits

• Performance bonus tied to results.
• Shareholder opportunity after one fiscal year in a qualifying leadership role.
• Employee medical, dental, and vision coverage at no cost; dependent coverage is available at a low employee cost.
• Retirement contributions of up to 10% annually through company matching and discretionary employer contributions for eligible employees, subject to service requirements, vesting, and plan terms.
• Paid time off.
• Paid training.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Company-paid life and long-term disability coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed