Route Supervisor

Interstate Batteries•Valley, AL

About The Position

Our mission is to be a trusted workplace for team members to be their whole selves at work. A company that people love and positively impacts the lives of all whom we touch. be your best self At Interstate Batteries, you have the chance to be excellent at work and excellent at life. We know that professional success depends on personal wellbeing. That's why we want to enrich your life with the tools and services you need to succeed in every area of your life. Join us! Purpose of Job: Manage, train, and develop delivery drivers to service and aggressively expand sales on an assigned set of customers along all routes. Job Components: Manage, train and develop delivery drivers. Collaborate with Market General Manager to set team goals and ensure they are being met. Prepare and distribute operational reports. Train all delivery drivers on policies and procedures Maintain knowledge of the operation’s overall financial results and how the delivery driver team is impacting the results. Ensure delivery drivers are compliant with all Company policies and procedures, DOT and safety rules and regulations. Partner with Market General Manager and EHS to ensure that vehicle fleet is maintained and serviced timely and properly. Maintain contact with dealers and obtain feedback on the quality of service being provided. Fill in on routes as needed. Help load, unload, and count trucks as needed. Ride along with different delivery drivers during the week to evaluate training needs and to provide feedback to strategize how to improve; Provides recognition for successes. Participates and engages team in the practice of continuous process improvement. Create/maintain a culture of shared ideas, open communication, and a positive, strategic and motivational attitude within the team.

Requirements

High school graduate (or equivalent)
Minimum of one-year previous supervisory experience required.
Experience in a warehouse, logistics, or distribution environment strongly preferred.
Strong written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
Strong organization and time management skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Understanding of federal, state and interstate commerce regulations including HAZMAT shipping laws and requirements.
Able to lift and/or move 75 lbs.
Must have and maintain a DOT medical certificate, valid state Driver’s License (depending on location, a CDL may be required) and an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a warehouse, logistics, or distribution environment strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage, train and develop delivery drivers.
Collaborate with Market General Manager to set team goals and ensure they are being met.
Prepare and distribute operational reports.
Train all delivery drivers on policies and procedures
Maintain knowledge of the operation’s overall financial results and how the delivery driver team is impacting the results.
Ensure delivery drivers are compliant with all Company policies and procedures, DOT and safety rules and regulations.
Partner with Market General Manager and EHS to ensure that vehicle fleet is maintained and serviced timely and properly.
Maintain contact with dealers and obtain feedback on the quality of service being provided.
Fill in on routes as needed.
Help load, unload, and count trucks as needed.
Ride along with different delivery drivers during the week to evaluate training needs and to provide feedback to strategize how to improve; Provides recognition for successes.
Participates and engages team in the practice of continuous process improvement.
Create/maintain a culture of shared ideas, open communication, and a positive, strategic and motivational attitude within the team.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare benefits
Company supported wellness program
Onsite fitness center
Wide range of professional development opportunities
Training, resources and tools
Competitive pay and bonus structure
Saving and investment options that help you reach your financial goals and plan for your future

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