Route Supervisor

Classification : Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

We are Alsco Uniforms. We’ve been working hard for our customers since 1889 when we invented the uniform and linen rental industry.

Alsco Uniforms has grown into a worldwide leader serving over 350,000 customers in 13 countries. It’s our job every day to make every aspect of the customer experience better.

Whatever our customers need, Alsco Uniforms finds the answers that work for them.

Our employees are the heart and soul of Alsco Uniforms. As a result, we have a long history of strong financial performance, continuous improvement, and customer service.

We’re seeking driven professionals with ambition to grow within our company. We’d love to talk to you about how you can fit into our team of diverse individuals and how your hard work will be rewarded with competitive pay and benefits and ongoing career development.

Join our team and build your career with Alsco Uniforms!

Job Summary :

The Route Supervisor supports the Service Department in the goal to provide excellent customer service at all times and assists with the management of route districts.

The RS reports to the District Manager.

Our full-time employees enjoy :

401K Plan with Company Match

Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA / HSA

Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays

Choice of Global Cash Card or Direct Deposit

Career Advancement

Learning & Development Opportunities

Inclusive and Diverse Team Environment

Essential Functions :

• Assist in the development of a district to be a highly productive team, through continual training, regular meetings, daily check-in, fostering a positive work environment, route rides, supervising and building strong relationships with each RSR.
• Assist the DM as assigned, to ensure customer loyalty and outstanding customer Service through customer visits, audits, new installs, problem solving, openly communicate and negotiate with customers.
• Leading their district to success, communicate changes and policies, evaluate route organization, project a professional image and require of their district likewise, and cooperatively work with other departments in the branch.
• Support the department so that all company policies and procedures are followed, including safety and Service SOP. Evaluate service procedures and make recommendations.
• Complete general route responsibilities when necessary. Safely operate company vehicles, following all applicable laws and company policy.
• Assist in retention and growth, sales, promotions, contests, proper product mix and continued customer relationships.
• Perform, as needed, all of the responsibilities of a RSR at a higher level and with a managerial perspective, evaluating the route and the RSR performance on the route.
• Perform all of the responsibilities of a Route Relief / Utility RSR as needed.
• When running a route, up-sell, cross-sell and sample all lines of service or product, and ensure a profitable product mix.

Monitor and report competitive activity. Keep service agreements current and renewed.

Follow written and verbal instructions and perform other tasks as directed by supervision.

Additional Functions :

Work with and support other service personnel as required by supervision.

Qualifications :

• Have and maintain a valid Driver’s License and be 21 years or older.
• Maintain a driving record free of chargeable accidents, speeding, safety or other violations.
• Demonstrate excellent skills in customer service and route sales.
• Excellent verbal / written communication skills in English, comprehend and follow direction and good time management skills and team player.
• Recognize colors, sizes and types of product and count, add and subtract accurately.

Education :

High School graduation or similar experience.

Travel Requirements :

Frequently within the branch area.

Typical Environmental Conditions :

• Operating vehicles on public roads, working in and out of customer locations, loading areas of a typical industrial laundry facility, Service Center or depot.
• Indoor and outdoor areas of a typical industrial facility.

Typical Physical Activity :

Physical Demands / Requirements - sitting, grasping, driving, stooping, moving equipment, kneeling, reaching overhead, lifting up to 75 lbs, standing, walking, writing, speaking, hearing.

For a general description of benefits that are being offered for this position, please visit alsco.com / benefits.

Alsco is an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Revised : 04 / 29 / 22