Route Operations Leader — Food Service

Continental; Groveport (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Referral bonus

Job summary

The Route Manager at Continental oversees the Route Optimization, Employee Retention, Compliance, and Fleet & Driver Safety for the Market and Vending business from Groveport, OH. You’ll serve as the link between centralized support and field teams to deliver seamless service and exceptional guest experiences.

This full-time role reports to Erik Buckner, with a salary of $60,000–$65,000 per year, offering strong growth in a fast-paced environment and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, sales, or equivalent experience preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in route management, field operations, or logistics in food services or retail vending.
• Proven leadership experience with teams in distributed, route-based businesses.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive route optimization and ensure on-time delivery.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance management of drivers.
• Ensure SOP compliance across all markets and vending operations.
• Maintain DOT compliance and driver safety programs; monitor fleet health.

Skills

Route management

Field operations

Logistics

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Routing software

Job description

The Route Manager at Continental oversees the Route Optimization, Employee Retention, Compliance, and Fleet & Driver Safety for the Market and Vending business from Groveport, OH. You’ll serve as the link between centralized support and field teams to deliver seamless service and exceptional guest experiences.

This full-time role reports to Erik Buckner, with a salary of $60,000–$65,000 per year, offering strong growth in a fast-paced environment and comprehensive benefits.