<p>Area Route Manager Just like our farm fresh milk and super premium ice cream a career at Oberweis is simply the best Join our amazing team of friendly faces to work in a fun goal oriented work environment With competitive salaries benefits and perks youll soon find that the sweetest careers begin at Oberweis Position Title Area Route Manager Employment Type Full time Salary Range 70k 80k Position Summary The Area Route Manager is the primary leader for a team of Route Delivery individuals The Area Route Manager will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations These include hiring a delivery driver team leading our driver group leading our safety initiative creating and leading a customer service culture supporting our sales department and controlling operating expenses Essential Duties and Responsibilities Leadership Create communicate and lead by example with a positive attitudeModels and holds team accountable for the actions and behaviors that lead to continuous improvement and excellence in all of the areas identified belowKnow or learn the right thing to do and then do itDemonstrate an unrelenting commitment to provide First Class Service to our customer base internal and externalWork aggressively with our sales team to increase sales increase customer base & reduce customer churnActively encourages a spirit of team work models bringing a positive attitude and a can do mind s Capture the hearts and minds of our employees gain commitment measure and share improvements Builds a cohesive team of committed individuals who deliver resultsSafety Plays a key role in building a safety oriented culture Actively promotes an environment where everyone is encouraged to think safety before actingFacilitate Monthly Safety Meeting Train and enforce safe working habits Address Safety Issues on the spotAccident and Injury Reporting and Investigation; timely complete and accurateLearn and be able to execute environmental and government compliance; DOT OSHA Health DepartmentPrimary safety trainer for the locationService Ensure that we are delivering complete and accurate orders consistently Monitor On Time deliveries adjust schedules and work load accordinglyBe able to live and lead a team; with a Customer First mindsReduce special deliveries through training coaching and accountabilityMinimize or eliminate any interruption in serviceWilling and able to cover routes as needed Including work withs and solo coverageCost Learn and be able to execute Facility and Fleet management and maintenance Learn and be able to execute Demand forecasting and inventory managementAnalyze the distribution process identifying and prioritizing opportunities for efficiency improvement and leading changeIdentify staffing needs and proactively seek out individuals that would are a proper fit for the company and position availableManage P&L statementsBenefits After 30 days of employment Medical Dental Vision insurance company paid Life Insurance Supplemental Life AD&D Short Term and Long Term Disability401K after 2 monthsPaid vacations and paid holidaysCorporate product discount of up to 50 on our delicious products</p>