Job Information
BlueTriton Brands Operations Team Leader in Long Island City, New York
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.ahead.
Connected to the communities in which they serve, our ReadyRefresh Drivers are the neighborhood heroes and stewards of our iconic brands, delivering smart lifestyle choices at home and at work. It is time to bring your vision, fresh ideas, and fearless spirit to our team. What are you waiting for? It’s your time to spring ahead.
Job Description
As an Operations Team Lead, you’ll be a ReadyRefresh 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.
Reporting Location: Long Island City, NY
Compensation: $71,655.00 / year
Schedule: Monday – Friday (Saturdays dependent on business needs)
Start Time: Between 6 am - 7 am until workload completed
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
Key Responsibilities:
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
Qualifications
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
BlueTriton Brands, Inc. (“BlueTriton”) is a water and beverage company in North America that produces and distributes a portfolio of brands of spring water, purified water, and other beverages, which include Poland Spring®, Deer Park®, Ozarka®, Ice Mountain®, Zephyrhills®, Arrowhead®, Origin™, Saratoga®, AC+ION®, Pure Life®, B’EAU®, and Splash Refresher™. BlueTriton also owns and operates ReadyRefresh®, a water and beverage delivery service for homes and offices.
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, BlueTriton is a privately held company with operations and distribution primarily in the United States and Canada, employing more than 7,000 employees. BlueTriton manages water resources for long-term sustainability and helps protect more than 20,000 acres of watershed area owned by the company from harm and destruction. The company sources from 56 springs and has 30 production facilities across North America, with some verified to the Alliance for Water Stewardship Standard. BlueTriton is a Water Champion with The Water Council and has committed to be verified under their WAVE program.
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)