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Route Manager

Akron, OH · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

You will drive excellence in Route Optimization, Employee Retention, Compliance, and Fleet & Driver Safety. You will serve as the critical link between centralized support teams and field employees ...

You will drive excellence in Route Optimization, Employee Retention, Compliance, and Fleet & Driver Safety. You will serve as the critical link between centralized support teams and field employees ...

Collaborate with leadership to implement process improvements and operational best practices. * Assist with route optimization, territory balancing, and resource planning. * Maintain accurate records ...

Collaborate with leadership to implement process improvements and operational best practices. * Assist with route optimization, territory balancing, and resource planning. * Maintain accurate records ...

Ensure route optimization by identifying challenges or roadblocks ahead of time to complete the route in the most efficient manner. Customer service: * Interact with customers while representing the ...

Ensure route optimization by identifying challenges or roadblocks ahead of time to complete the route in the most efficient manner. Customer service: * Interact with customers while representing the ...

Ensure route optimization by identifying challenges or roadblocks ahead of time to complete the route in the most efficient manner. Customer service: * Interact with customers while representing the ...

Ensure route optimization by identifying challenges or roadblocks ahead of time to complete the route in the most efficient manner. Customer service: * Interact with customers while representing the ...

Ensure route optimization by identifying challenges or roadblocks ahead of time to complete the route in the most efficient manner. Customer service: * Interact with customers while representing the ...

Ensure route optimization by identifying challenges or roadblocks ahead of time to complete the route in the most efficient manner. Customer service: * Interact with customers while representing the ...

Ensure route optimization by identifying challenges or roadblocks ahead of time to complete the route in the most efficient manner. Customer service: * Interact with customers while representing the ...

Ensure route optimization by identifying challenges or roadblocks ahead of time to complete the route in the most efficient manner. Customer service: * Interact with customers while representing the ...

Ensure route optimization by identifying challenges or roadblocks ahead of time to complete the route in the most efficient manner. Customer service: * Interact with customers while representing the ...

Ensure route optimization by identifying challenges or roadblocks ahead of time to complete the route in the most efficient manner. Customer service: * Interact with customers while representing the ...

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What is the difference between Route Optimization vs Delivery Driver?

AspectRoute OptimizationDelivery Driver
Primary RolePlanning efficient delivery routes using softwareExecuting delivery routes to customers
Required SkillsLogistics, software proficiency, problem-solvingDriving, customer service, time management
Work EnvironmentOffice or remote, using route planning toolsOn the road, delivering goods
CertificationsLogistics or supply chain certifications (optional)Driver's license, possibly CDL

Route Optimization specialists focus on planning and optimizing delivery routes using software, while Delivery Drivers execute those routes by physically delivering goods. Both roles are essential in logistics, but they require different skills and work environments. Understanding these differences helps employers and job seekers find the right fit within the supply chain industry.

What is route optimization?

Route optimization is a process used in logistics and transportation jobs to determine the most efficient routes for deliveries or services. It involves analyzing factors like distance, traffic, and delivery windows to reduce travel time and costs, often using specialized software or algorithms. This skill helps improve productivity and customer satisfaction in route planning roles.

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Infographic showing various Route Optimization job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 86% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution.

Routing Optimization and Efficiency Specialist

Kimble

Dover, OH

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago


Kimble Companies rating

5.2

Company rating: 5.2 out of 10

Based on 35 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

82nd of 90 rated recycling and waste


Job description

The Routing Optimization & Efficiency Specialist is responsible for ensuring that all commercial and residential routes are optimized and running efficiently while working with Operations Managers, Customer Service Managers and staff with day-to-day concerns. The ideal Routing Optimization &Efficiency Specialist is an excellent communicator, organized, and can work with little supervision while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.

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:

  • Minimize both time and miles driven using a computerized process.
  • Work with operations team and customer service to identify and solve routing issues.
  • Communicate new route objectives to Operations personnel, working to solve routing issues and improve efficiency.
  • Maintain current route goals for all existing and new routes.
  • Prepare and provide routing information for Municipality bids
  • Analyze route productivity to determine the success of optimized routes.
  • Accurately geocode customer locations to ensure timely service.
  • Perform time studies to improve statistics used for route optimization.

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.


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