Driver Manager

The Driver Manager is responsible for overseeing the delivery drivers and the fleet vehicles. The manager will ensure that drivers are hired, trained, and deployed in a manner that ensures effective and efficient delivery of all orders. Additionally, manager will ensure that delivery fleet is appropriately maintained to ensure safety, reliability and appearance.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Day to day management of delivery drivers, including hiring, training, performance management, scheduling, and employee relations
• Complete or assist with daily routing process to ensure that all deliveries are made
• Work with Sales leadership to ensure that strong cooperation between drivers and reps exists to realized strong customer service goals
• Ensure that staffing levels are maintained at an appropriate level to meet current and future delivery needs
• Coaching and development- team member relations/ route observations
• Driver discipline and corrective actions
• D.O.T. compliance logs and maintain driver hours of service for CDL Drivers
• Handle truck break downs from start to finish
• Oversee truck maintenance schedules and ensure that fleet is maintained appropriately
• Look for opportunities for cost savings
• Serve as a back-up to Warehouse Manager as needed.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• 5 years of relevant logistics experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Operations or a related field is preferred.
• Strong analytical capabilities, with an attention to detail.
• Experience supervising others strongly preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Strong technical skills, particularly with Microsoft Outlook and Excel. Experience with Encompass is ideal.
• A strong interest in craft beverages.