Route Delivery Manager

Our Parsippany Interstate Battery location is hiring an experienced Route Driver Manager to lead a team of 7 Route Delivery Drivers. The Driver Manager typically works Monday – Friday 6:30am-4pm.

About us:

Boston Battery Wholesale LLC is an independent franchise of Interstate Batteries.

We're about more than just selling batteries. We want to enrich people's lives for the good every day, and we work as one team joined by a shared purpose and values. Look behind any brand you admire, and you'll find a company with a strong sense of purpose. At Interstate Battery, we live our purpose each day.

We embrace diversity and believe everyone brings gifts and talents to contribute to the overall success of our business.

We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online job application!

About the position

The Driver Manager is responsible for supervising & mentoring a team of drivers to ensure all drivers are making their scheduled deliveries, are providing outrageous customer service, and are following all safety & compliance procedures. Our drivers are responsible for making up to 35 delivery stops per day and operate cargo vans, box trucks and Hino trucks. The Driver Manager will spend 50% of their week in the office and the other 50% on the road for driver ride-along, training new employees & customer visits.

As a leader, the Driver Manager is responsible for promoting a positive culture that aligns with our company values, hiring, coaching, training, performance management, & progressive discipline. In addition, the Driver Manager will partner closely with other Managers to help design, implement, and streamline processes.

Job Responsibilities

· Positively lead driver team and maintain high productivity by developing processes & procedures to achieve maximum potential

· Ensure drivers are making on time deliveries to meet customer expectations, following processes & procedures & adhering to safety & traffic rules

· Frequently review safe driver reports and address concerns right away

· Lead weekly department meetings to ensure team alignment & improve communication

· Maintain positive relationships with customers and proactively resolve potential issues

· Have knowledge about all battery products sold & customer requirements

· Train employees on battery products, delivery processes, use of technology, company processes and procedures and safety/compliance

· Employee management: weekly timecard review & approval, performance management, coaching & developing, interviewing & hiring, progressive discipline and quarterly & annual reviews

· Conduct periodic ride-along with drivers & fill in for drivers to run routes, when needed

· Ensure pre-trip & post-trip truck inspections are completed

· Partner with Accounts Receivable Department to collect payments upon delivery, as needed

· Ensure safe work environment and compliance with all regulatory requirements

Requirements

· 5+ years previous experience managing, coaching, & mentoring a team of 5+ people in similar industry (Wholesale, Distribution, Warehouse)

· 3+ years previous experience as Route Delivery Driver is highly preferred

· Clean driving record for previous 5 years

· Active medical DOT card, or can obtain one within 30 days of employment

· Ability to lift, carry and move 50+lbs

· Advanced technology/computer skills required including all Microsoft applications, routing software, handheld devices and more

· Ability to read, document, understand an interpret battery parts numbers

· Excellent communication & interpersonal skills re

· Meticulous attention to detail & highly organized

· Ability to pass pre-employment background checks including drug screenings

Why You Should Apply

· Collaborative team-oriented environment

· Competitive salary and benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k), paid time off, employee discounts, etc

· Monday through Friday work week

· Bonus potential, paid quarterly

At Interstate Batteries, our purpose is to Maximize Our Potential, and this includes you.  Our Core Values sets us apart and is the foundation of how we operate and how we expect our team members to perform.

· Provide Outrageous Service

· Pay Attention to Detail

· Work as a Team

· Take Ownership

· Safety First

· Be the Expert

Interstate Battery is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Day range:

• Monday to Friday

Experience level:

• 3 years

Shift:

• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a clean driving record for the past 5 years?
• Will you be able to successfully pass pre-employment drug screening, which includes marijuana?

Experience:

• Supervising Employees: 5 years (Preferred)
• Driving Management: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person