BlueTriton is a leading provider of spring and purified water products - the name behind your favorite bottled water brands. We are proud to offer an extensive portfolio of highly recognizable, responsibly sourced, and sustainably packaged spring water in addition to other quality products and services. Get ready to quench your thirst with exciting possibilities when you join BlueTriton for a fiercely good career doing work that matters.

Water might seem simple enough, but there is a lot going on beneath the surface. Working in a factory or warehouse requires rolling up your sleeves to get things done and the tenacity to go the extra mile again and again. We believe the rewards are worth the effort: a business you help shape, a supportive team you learn from, and the chance to have a sustainable impact in which you can truly be proud.

**Job Description**

We are currently seeking a **Route Operations Leader** to be located in **Carlstadt, NJ** . This is a day shift role, Monday through Friday. Primary responsibilities include managing and overseeing route drivers and deliveries to homes and businesses, improving productivity, and streamlining branch activities to maximize results and achieve peak performance. ReadyRefresh is delivering superior water brands including Poland Spring, Saratoga Springs and Pure Life bottled water.

**Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:**

Ensure safety practices are the top priority through adherence of Safety Policy compliance and the identification and execution of safety improvement opportunities

Manage a team of twenty route service representatives (RSRs) and their daily routes and activities using platforms such as Lytx, Salesforce and Power BI software

Organize, plan, and lead morning team meetings

Motivate team and drive accountability for safe deliveries, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction

Ensure growth and profitability goals are met in a timely manner

Provide training, development, and skill building to direct reports

Review and approve timecards while following Ready Refreshs SOPs holding each driver accountable for their daily activities

Collaborate with the sales team to ensure customer satisfaction

Partner with peers, Profit Center Manager, and Regional Vice President to share best practices and leverage knowledge to help define future strategies and processes, including product and customer acquisition and upselling for ReadyRefresh Customer Operations

Work closely with the Fleet Manager to ensure all vehicles are up to code per DOT federal guidelines

Manage existing route data to improve route efficiency

Responsible for overseeing KPIs, achieving targets, and action planning where needed

Oversee all direct report "people management" processes and accountability, to include hiring/retaining qualified team members and timely addressing of attendance/conduct/performance issues

Cultivate engaged and high performing team culture

**Qualifications**

**Requirements:**

High school diploma or GED required

1-3 years of leadership experience, having managed a team with the responsibility to coach and develop employees

Prior route management experience required

Knowledgeable of DOT regulations

Ability to effectively communicate

Bilingual preferred

Pay Range: $90,000-110,000. This role is eligible for a 10% annual bonus.

Salary Range Disclaimer:

The salary range provided for this position is an approximation based on market research, internal compensation data and the candidates qualifications and experience. Final salary offers are determined through a comprehensive evaluation of candidate qualifications and may vary depending on factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location of the position. Other components of the compensation package, including benefits and bonuses, will also be considered. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we encourage open dialogue about compensation during the interview process.

BlueTriton Brands offers an extensive portfolio of highly recognizable, responsibly sourced and packaged spring water, purified water and water beverage brands that include Poland Spring, Deer Park, Ozarka, Ice Mountain, Zephyrhills, Arrowhead, Origin, Saratoga, AC ION, Pure Life, BEAU, Splash Blast and Splash Fizz. BlueTriton Brands also owns and operates ReadyRefresh, a customizable water and beverage delivery service that has been certified as a CarbonNeutral business.

Based in Stamford, Connecticut, BlueTriton Brands and its affiliates in the United States and Canada employ over 7,000 employees. BlueTriton Brands manages resources for long-term sustainability and helps to safeguard more than 20,000 acres of watershed land. The Company has 28 production facilities across the United States, 13 of which are Alliance for Water Stewardship ("AWS") certified across 12 sites, with eight of the certified facilities being AWS Platinum, the highest-level certification.

BlueTriton Brands offers an extensive portfolio of highly recognizable, responsibly sourced and packaged spring water, purified water and water beverage brands that include Poland Spring, Deer Park, Ozarka, Ice Mountain, Zephyrhills, Arrowhead, Origin, Saratoga, AC ION, Pure Life, BEAU, Splash Blast and Splash Fizz. BlueTriton Brands also owns and operates ReadyRefresh, a customizable water and beverage delivery service that has been certified as a CarbonNeutral business.

Based in Stamford, Connecticut, BlueTriton Brands and its affiliates in the United States and Canada employ over 7,000 employees. BlueTriton Brands manages resources for long-term sustainability and helps to safeguard more than 20,000 acres of watershed land. The Company has 28 production facilities across the United States, 13 of which are Alliance for Water Stewardship ("AWS") certified across 12 sites, with eight of the certified facilities being AWS Platinum, the highest-level certification.

BlueTriton Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. BlueTriton Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at BlueTritonHR@bluetriton.com (xyz@bluetriton.com)