Strategic Route Optimization Manager

Cintas; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cintas is seeking a Manager, Route Capacity & Optimization to drive route optimization strategies, improving capacity utilization, productivity, service performance, and profitability. This role leads the SmartTruck platform governance, adoption, and performance with a focus on achieving business outcomes.

The position partners with operational leaders to implement scalable solutions that reduce costs, support growth, and deliver measurable results, while providing team leadership and

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• 6+ years in operations optimization, routing/logistics, or continuous improvement.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience with measurable outcomes.
• Proven success delivering quantified financial results.
• Strong analytics: route productivity, capacity modeling, scenario planning.
• Demonstrated change leadership and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise route optimization strategies to improve capacity and profitability.
• Own SmartTruck program performance, adoption, and continuous improvement.
• Drive data-driven initiatives to achieve measurable results.
• Partner with cross-functional and field leaders on scalable solutions.
• Establish governance and accountability for optimization outcomes.

Skills

Operations optimization

Routing/logistics

People leadership

Data-driven decision making

Executive communication

Change leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Excel/Power BI

SQL

Data visualization tools

Job description

Cintas is seeking a Manager, Route Capacity & Optimization to drive route optimization strategies, improving capacity utilization, productivity, service performance, and profitability. This role leads the SmartTruck platform governance, adoption, and performance with a focus on achieving business outcomes.

The position partners with operational leaders to implement scalable solutions that reduce costs, support growth, and deliver measurable results, while providing team leadership and