Driver Manager

Elite Brands Of Colorado•Denver, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Delivery Manager oversees all delivery operations for Elite Brands of Colorado, ensuring our routes run efficiently, our drivers feel supported, and our customers receive exceptional service. You’ll manage route planning, staffing, vehicle maintenance coordination, and day to day delivery execution while fostering a culture of professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement. This is a full time, on site leadership role that requires strong communication, time management, and the ability to adapt quickly as the day unfolds.

Requirements

2-5 years of delivery, logistics, routing, or transportation leadership experience.
Highly organized, proactive, and able to balance daily execution with long term planning.
Communicates clearly, giving direct and constructive feedback, and builds trust with drivers, peers, and customers.
Enjoys problem solving, coaching, and creating efficiencies in a dynamic environment.
Has a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
Operations experience — 2–5 years in delivery, routing, logistics, or transportation leadership.
Proactive mindset — anticipates issues, takes initiative, and stays ahead of daily operational needs.
Organized and efficient — manages fast‑moving daily operations with strong follow‑through.
Strong communicator — confident giving feedback and building trust with drivers and internal teams.
Problem‑solver — comfortable making quick decisions and improving processes on the fly.
Meets driving requirements — valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

Build efficient daily routes, balance loads, limit miles/hours, evaluate route structure quarterly, and maintain routing tables.
Hire, train, coach, evaluate, and support drivers; lead quarterly driver meetings; provide daily supervision and feedback.
Manage real time delivery issues, partner with customers, and ensure high quality service throughout the day.
Review end of day issues, document concerns, coach on mistakes, and escalate when needed.
Oversee monthly vehicle checks, track maintenance logs, and plan for equipment needs.
Stay current on federal regulations, maintain DVIR/log books, and keep training materials updated.