Lead Home Delivery Driver

Mom's Meals; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home-delivered meal services is seeking a Lead Home Delivery Driver to ensure efficient route coverage and support team training. This role involves not only delivering nutritious meals to clients but also managing a cold storage facility and supervising delivery drivers. With a focus on customer satisfaction and employee engagement, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in the community. Join a compassionate team dedicated to improving the lives of others through tailored nutrition solutions, while enjoying a flexible work schedule and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of supervisory experience required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and excellent driving record.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Train and develop employees to enhance performance.
• Safely deliver meals to clients and manage inventory.
• Oversee daily operations and vehicle maintenance.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Supervisory experience

Time management

Driving record

Computer skills

Communication skills

Flexibility in schedule

Education

High School Degree or equivalent

Tools

GPS system

Smartphone

Tablet

Job description

The Lead Home Delivery Driver will be responsible for primarily supporting open route coverage for scheduled/unscheduled absences for a given territory. Lead Driver will also support training for new team members and management of cold storage facility.

Schedule: 4 day work week, Tuesday-Friday

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Travel to help cover routes in other territories is required as needed; can be up to 25% travel

Position responsibilities may include, but not limited to

• Train, motivate, coach, and develop employees to drive customer satisfaction, employee engagement, efficiency, performance, and compliance
• Track and document employee performance both formally and informally
• Safely operate company vehicle; obey traffic laws at all times
• Load meals into company vehicle
• Deliver meals to our clients, often taking meals into client’s home
• Travel to help cover routes in other territories as needed; can be up to 25% travel
• Manage daily deliveries and unsuccessful/returned product
• Identify and complete routine vehicle maintenance
• Supervise and assist all drivers in designated region
• Train and interview delivery drivers within region
• Schedule weekend re-delivery schedule; perform deliveries throughout the Tuesday-Friday week
• Facility management of cold storage
• Manage and keep records of cold storage inventory
• Receive inventory into cross dock location, ensuring all is received and accounted for

Required skills and experience

• High School Degree or equivalent
• Must possess valid driver’s license
• Minimum of 1 year of supervisory or managerial experience
• Ability to manage time and balance multiple priorities to accomplish goals
• Excellent driving (DMV) record
• Average computer skills for time and attendance tracking, signature tracking and ability to use a GPS system
• Must be able to operate a smart phone and/or tablet
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including flexible hours
• Experience utilizing e-mail and phone calls to communicate effectively
• Strong, clear communication skills
• Able and willing to work in variable weather conditions

Preferred experience

• 2 years previous supervisory level experience
• 2 years in driving or delivery experience

Physical requirements

• Physical stamina to stand and walk for long periods
• Able to push, pull, and lift up to 40 pounds
• Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Able to perform repetitive movements
• Able to work in variable temperatures (cold/hot)

Company Overview

Mom’s Meals is a home-delivered meal service providing fully prepared, refrigerated meal solutions direct to homes nationwide for over 25 years. We provide seniors, patients recovering post-discharge and those managing a chronic condition with tailored nutrition solutions to manage their specific needs. If you are passionate about the well-being of others and have a strong sense of community, Mom’s Meals could be the place for you! We are a family operated business looking for fun, compassionate, and friendly people who want to make a difference in the lives of others.

EEO

Mom’s Meals complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regards to race, religion, national origin, ancestry, color, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or military status.