Route Manager - Day Shift

Gunderson Inc; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) plan

PTO

Paid holidays

Quarterly bonus

Job summary

Gunderson Inc in Wisconsin is seeking a Route Manager to oversee day-to-day route operations and lead a team of Non-CDL drivers. You will drive safety, optimize routes, coach a frontline team, and build strong customer relationships while ensuring service excellence.

The role involves hands-on field work, ongoing performance evaluation, and collaboration with operations to resolve issues and improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in route operations, logistics, delivery, or field service.
• Strong, customer-focused leadership and clear communication.
• Valid driver''s license with a clean driving record.

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

Route operations

Team leadership

Customer service

Problem solving

Driver licensing

Job description

Description

We're hiring a Route Manager to run day-to-day route operations and lead a team of Non-CDL drivers. If you like being in the field, solving problems in real time, and building a team that takes pride in doing the job right, this is your role.

Requirements

Pay: $70,000.00 plus quarterly bonus/incentive

What You'll Do

• 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.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in route operations, logistics, delivery, or field service (management experience a plus).
• Strong, customer-focused leadership and clear communication.
• Solid problem-solving instincts.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Health/medical/dental/vision/401k
• PTO / paid holidays/Quarterly bonus
• A supportive, safety-first environment

Compensation details

70000-70000 Yearly Salary