OUR PURPOSE: To instill a culture of growth and success for our People, customers and the communities we serve. OUR MISSION: To grow and deliver superior, quality products that inspire outdoor experiences. Position: Driver Manager - Planner Reports to: Logistics Manager Created: January 2026 Location Delivery Manager - Planner Position Responsibilities Delivery Management Responsibilities Cultivate, grow and maintain an effective team. Ensure a consistent and prioritized departmental recruitment and retention plan in accordance with company policies and initiatives. Lead, develop, and manage assigned drivers to ensure safe, professional, and compliant delivery operations. Own driver staffing, performance, scheduling, availability, and retention for assigned drivers, including H2A drivers. Manage driver schedules, PTO, rotations, and timekeeping to ensure coverage, compliance, and accurate payroll. Oversee assigned delivery equipment, facilities, and documentation to ensure readiness, compliance, and cost control. Manage delivery-related costs within budget, identify efficiencies, and escalate exceptions as needed. Provide professional communication and support to internal teams, customers, and weekend logistics coverage as required. Ensure compliance with FMCSA, DOT, HOS, ELD, and company safety standards, including investigations and corrective actions when needed. Maintain costs and profits within the budget, and identify cost savings where appropriate. Identify and address inefficient processes/procedures or operational deficiencies. Escalate key activities/initiatives outside of budget parameters to upper management. Planning Responsibilties Plan, publish, and execute daily routes for assigned market(s), balancing capacity, HOS, customer expectations, and farm availability. Coordinate with logistics, sales, and farm operations to ensure orders are sourced, scheduled, and delivered accurately. Maintain daily and monthly visibility into delivery performance, capacity, and key metrics. Dispatch Coverage and Service Recovery Responsibilies Provide early-morning dispatch coverage to confirm all company drivers are up and running on time and address issues early. Support service recovery efforts, including delays, breakdowns, rejected material, and route adjustments. Coordinate with logistics and farm teams when adjustments are needed. Created: January 2026 Location Delivery Manager - Planner
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees