Distribution Manager — Lead Routes & Fleet Operations

vikingcocacola; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid Time Off

Snack/Drink Room

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Viking Coca-Cola is seeking a Distribution Manager for St. Cloud to keep routes running fast, safe, and customer-ready. Lead route teams, coach performance, and standardize operating procedures so every stop is done right.

The role focuses on managing route efficiency, driver hiring and training, PRIDE inspections, and maintaining brand order and safety standards. On-site in St. Cloud with field work several days per week.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organization, and basic math for inventory counts.
• Valid Class C license and health card; satisfactory MVR per Vehicle Safety Policy.
• Solid knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving.
• Preferred: Class A license

Responsibilities

• Manage route efficiency and on-time delivery performance.
• Hire and train route, relief, and bulk drivers.
• Conduct PRIDE vehicle inspections.
• Ensure planograms and brand order are followed.
• Coordinate vehicle cleanliness and maintenance needs.
• Monitor productivity and efficiency indicators.
• Enforce OSHA, federal and company safety policies.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Basic math for inventory counts

Tools

MVR compliance

Job description

Viking Coca-Cola is seeking a Distribution Manager for St. Cloud to keep routes running fast, safe, and customer-ready. Lead route teams, coach performance, and standardize operating procedures so every stop is done right.

The role focuses on managing route efficiency, driver hiring and training, PRIDE inspections, and maintaining brand order and safety standards. On-site in St. Cloud with field work several days per week.