Operations Team Lead CDL

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.

Job Description

As an Operations Team Lead , you’ll be a Primo Brands Ambassador in the marketplace and within our branch, leaving a positive impression on both our internal and external customers. Candidates must have highly-developed communication skills and demonstrate strong leadership by setting a positive example for their team and living our core values each day. Primary responsibilities include overseeing route drivers and deliveries to homes and businesses, improving productivity, and streamlining branch activities to maximize results and achieve peak performance.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM start time until route completion, flexible with schedule as needed.

Pay: Starting annual salary $59710 / year, paid bi-weekly.

Location: Melbourne, FL.

Benefits:  Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, company discounts, paid vacation, and much more! Employees are eligible for benefit election on day 1 of employment.

Skills Required:

• Manage and oversee all branch operations and ensure an efficient operation on a day-to-day basis
• Improve productivity and streamline branch activities to maximize results and achieve peak performance
• Support the team with decisions and help when needed; communicate and actively participate within the team; problem solve and manage conflict within the team; provide coaching/feedback where appropriate; train new hires; coach/teach upselling techniques
• Behave in a way that ensures safety for themselves and others by operating vehicles in safe and responsible manner; complete DOT required documentation daily; follow defined safe work practices; take ownership of personal safety, and that of co-workers and the public
• Support with daily branch closing activities, driver execution reviews, and team morning meetings as needed
• Lead the team to achieve and exceed sales targets by coaching team members on effective language and techniques for upselling products.
• Available for route coverage and flexible work hours as needed based on business needs
• Collaborate with the Operational Leader to develop and implement strategies for improved customer service

Qualifications

Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
• Ability to secure and maintain a Class B CDL license with airbrake endorsement is preferred
• Motor Vehicle Record (last 3 years) – no major driving offenses including DUI/DWI, reckless driving, refusal to test, leaving the scene, driving a commercial vehicle without a CDL, or at-fault fatal incident
• Must be 21 years of age or older (DOT requirement)
• Prior experience in a supervisory or leadership role overseeing a team of employees is preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Power BI is preferred

Primo Brands’ established portfolio includes billion-dollar brands Poland Spring® and Pure Life®, premium brands like Saratoga® and Mountain Valley®, regional leaders such as Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain® Ozarka®, and Zephyrhills®, purified brands, Primo Water® and Sparkletts®, and flavored and enhanced brands like Splash® and AC+ION®. Our extensive direct-to-consumer offerings and industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases across Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. At Primo Brands, our more than 11,000 associates are at the heart of what we do and deliver on our mission to provide healthy hydration to consumers wherever, however and whenever they want it. We believe in fostering a respectful culture, which values our associates who are deeply invested in quality hydration, our communities, and the sustainability of our packaging and water sources for generations to come.

Primo 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. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at  BlueTritonHR@bluetriton.com