Night Route Manager - Field Ops & People Leader (No CDL)

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

Job summary

Gunderson's Companies, Inc. is seeking a Route Manager to lead our Night Routes team. You’ll supervise Non-CDL drivers on Sunday through Thursday, monitor safety, coach staff, and keep routes running smoothly in real time.

You’ll ride along, optimize sequencing, maintain customer relationships, resolve service issues, and drive renewals. Strong leadership and clear communication are essential to succeed in this field role.

Qualifications

• Experience in route operations, logistics, delivery, or field service management.
• Strong customer-focused leadership and clear communication.
• Solid problem-solving instincts.

Responsibilities

• Lead with safety - run briefings, training, and policy adherence.
• Manage and develop a team of Non-CDL drivers: onboarding, coaching, scheduling, 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, renewals, and growth.
• Follow up on overdue accounts and resolve service issues.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Safety focus

Routing optimisation

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Gunderson's Companies, Inc. is seeking a Route Manager to lead our Night Routes team. You’ll supervise Non-CDL drivers on Sunday through Thursday, monitor safety, coach staff, and keep routes running smoothly in real time.

You’ll ride along, optimize sequencing, maintain customer relationships, resolve service issues, and drive renewals. Strong leadership and clear communication are essential to succeed in this field role.