Route Manager - Night Shift

Gunderson Uniform & Linen; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Gunderson Uniform & Linen seeks a Route Manager to lead our night operation and a team of Route Representatives on night routes running Sunday through Thursday. No CDL required, but strong leadership and field operations experience are essential to keep routes efficient and service levels high.

You will coach and develop drivers, conduct safety briefings, and optimize routing while building lasting customer relationships.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead with safety — run briefings, training, and enforce policy daily.
• 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/schedules current and improve route sequencing for efficiency.
• Oversee truck maintenance and delivery/pick-up logistics.
• Build strong customer relationships — drive retention and renewals, spot growth.
• Follow up on overdue accounts and resolve service issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Driver's license

Job description

Lead your team. Run the night operation. No CDL required.

We're hiring a Route Manager to lead our team of Route Representatives on our Night Routes, working Sunday through Thursday. 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.

Schedule: Night shift, Sunday–Thursday

Description

Lead your team. Run the night operation. No CDL required.

We're hiring a Route Manager to lead our team of Route Representatives on our Night Routes, working Sunday through Thursday. 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.

Schedule: Night shift, Sunday–Thursday

Requirements

Pay: $60,000.00 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

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Compensation details: 60000-60000 Yearly Salary