Night Route Lead — No CDL Required, Field Ops

Gunderson's Companies, Inc.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Gunderson's Companies, Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a Route Manager to lead our Night Routes team (Sunday–Thursday). You will supervise Non-CDL drivers, conduct safety briefings, and optimize routing and scheduling to ensure on-time deliveries and excellent service.

You will ride along to coach performance, handle escalations, and build durable customer relationships to drive retention and growth. This hands-on leadership role requires clear communication and a proactive problem-solving mindset.

Qualifications

• Lead with safety — run briefings, training, and hold the team to policy every day.
• Manage and develop a team of Non-CDL drivers: onboarding, coaching, scheduling, and performance.
• Ride along regularly to evaluate performance and remove barriers to success.
• Step in hands-on when needed to keep routes running and service smooth.
• Keep routing and schedules current, and improve route sequencing for efficiency.
• Oversee truck maintenance and delivery/pick-up logistics.
• Build strong customer relationships — drive retention, secure renewals, and spot growth opportunities.
• Follow up on overdue accounts and resolve service issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead with safety — run briefings, training, and hold the team to policy every day.
• Manage and develop a team of Non-CDL drivers: onboarding, coaching, scheduling, and performance.
• Ride along regularly to evaluate performance and remove barriers to success.
• Step in hands-on when needed to keep routes running and service smooth.
• Keep routing and schedules current, and improve route sequencing for efficiency.
• Oversee truck maintenance and delivery/pick-up logistics.
• Build strong customer relationships — drive retention, secure renewals, and spot growth opportunities.
• Follow up on overdue accounts and resolve service issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Route operations

Job description

Gunderson's Companies, Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a Route Manager to lead our Night Routes team (Sunday–Thursday). You will supervise Non-CDL drivers, conduct safety briefings, and optimize routing and scheduling to ensure on-time deliveries and excellent service.

You will ride along to coach performance, handle escalations, and build durable customer relationships to drive retention and growth. This hands-on leadership role requires clear communication and a proactive problem-solving mindset.