Routing Optimization and Efficiency Supervisor

Kimble Companies; Dover (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision

EAP

FSA

Life insurance

PTO

Referral program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Kimble Company in Dover, Ohio is seeking a Routing Optimization and Efficiency Supervisor to lead a routing team for commercial and residential collection routes. You will guide time and mileage reduction through computerized processes and audits to measure success of the optimized routes.

The role requires map reading and geocoding skills, ArcGIS and Excel experience, and the ability to coordinate with Operations and Customer Service.

Qualifications

• Map reading and geocoding locations are required.
• Preferred routing optimization/efficiency experience in a related industry.
• Experience with ArcGIS software is preferred.
• Experience with truck routing software and Excel is preferred.
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate with multiple functional groups for task success.
• Clean driving record and ability to be insured.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check are required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage a routing team of 4+ members.
• Oversee routing activities from remote locations to meet efficiency goals.
• Collaborate with Operations and Customer Service to address route needs.
• Minimize time and miles using computerized processes and field experience.
• Develop routing solutions for waste/recycling routes.
• Build and maintain routing scenarios for maximum efficiency.
• Analyze routes to make cost-saving recommendations.
• Conduct audits and time studies on routes and processes.
• Maintain routing database with accurate route goals.
• Act as liaison between Operations and Routing Teams.
• Analyze route productivity to measure optimization success.
• Handle data for geocoding and communicate changes.
• Ensure appropriate forms and approvals for optimization projects.

Skills

Map reading

Route optimization

Time management

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Driving record

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ArcGIS

Truck routing software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Routing Optimization and Efficiency Supervisor will be responsible for management of the routing team for both commercial and residential collection routes. Using management skills and computerized processes, it will guide the minimization of time spent and miles driven. The position will be responsible for the analytic review and audits to determine the success of the optimized route.

About us:

Kimble Company is locally owned and operated by the Kimble Family, with over 70 years of experience in the energy, materials, recycling, and solid waste industries. We are a dedicated team of seasoned professionals who care about our clients, the environment, safety, our families, and our co-workers. At Kimble we strive for perfection in everything that we do.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret a map and the ability to accurately geocode locations.
• Previous route optimization/efficiency experience in a related industry (preferred)
• Previous experience with ArcGIS software. (preferred)
• Significant experience with truck routing software & Microsoft Excel (preferred)
• Excellent time management, organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate with multiple functional groups for successful completion of tasks.
• Clean driving record and ability to be insured by the Company’s Automobile Insurance.
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

Responsibilities And Duties

• Must be able to direct and manage a group of 4 or more routing team members, including issuing discipline, performance appraisals and setting goals for team members.
• Must effectively manage and direct the activities of routing team members from remote locations and ensure efficiency goals and routes are properly determined and carried out.
• Work with the Operations Manager, Customer Service Managers, and staff to identify needs and issues with current routes and new business.
• Exercise discretion to minimize both time and miles driven by using computerized process and field experience.
• Exercises independent judgment to create and implement routing solutions for waste/recycling routes.
• Exercise independent judgment to build and maintain routing scenarios for maximum efficiency.
• Analyze routes to make cost-saving recommendations.
• Conducts audits (field and data) and time studies on routes and processes.
• Maintain routing database to ensure accurate goals for each route.
• Acts as liaison between Operations and Routing Teams.
• Exercise discretion to analyze route productivity to determine success of optimized routes.
• Mast data for geocoding and communicating data changes or additions.
• Ensures routing teams are using appropriate forms and approvals for optimization projects.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with match
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Employee Discount Program

This Employer is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, marital status, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, non-job related disability, or any other status protected by law.