Route Optimization Manager — Logistics & Scheduling

Green Zone Recycling - North Carolina; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO Days/Holidays

401(k) with 3.5% Company Match

Stable Mon-Fri schedule

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Green Zone Recycling in Durham, NC is seeking a Route Manager to plan and optimize driver routes, schedules, and performance in a fast-paced setting. You will leverage Route4Me or Samsara to maximize efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure top-notch service.

The role offers a stable Mon-Fri schedule, competitive salary, and benefits. Ideal candidates have routing/logistics experience, strong computer skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in routing, logistics, transportation, or dispatch operations.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• High attention to detail.
• Willingness to complete pre-employment assessments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize daily driver routes
• Create and maintain driver schedules
• Monitor route performance and driver progress
• Analyze operational metrics and report results to management
• Investigate and resolve route discrepancies or service issues
• Utilize routing software such as Route4Me, Samsara, or similar systems
• Identify opportunities to improve routing efficiency and operational processes
• Perform data entry and administrative tasks
• Communicate effectively with drivers, management, and customers

Skills

Routing & logistics experience

MS Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Independence / self-motivation

Attention to detail

Tools

Route4Me

Samsara

Microsoft Office

Job description

Green Zone Recycling in Durham, NC is seeking a Route Manager to plan and optimize driver routes, schedules, and performance in a fast-paced setting. You will leverage Route4Me or Samsara to maximize efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure top-notch service.

The role offers a stable Mon-Fri schedule, competitive salary, and benefits. Ideal candidates have routing/logistics experience, strong computer skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.