Organizes and schedules all necessary resources required to accomplish activities. Coordinates daily operational needs with Maintenance team.Plans, distributes, monitors, and follows-up daily route assignments to ensure customers are serviced per company standards and agreements.Manages the end-of-day check-in process, capturing and communicating key service, safety, and equipment issues.Monitors driver and laborer time and attendance, minimizing overtime and ensuring that drivers do not exceed limits established by regulatory agencies (e.g., 60 hour rule).Reviews weekly demand / volume for routes, determines potential gains from re-routing, and recommends re-routes to the routing specialist.Sets and monitors productivity, service, and safety targets for each route and driver.Promotes a union free atmosphere and where appropriate, establishes collaborative relations with unions.Works with functional groups to resolve employee relations and labor relations issues.Ensures that drivers comply with physicals, drug or alcohol tests, and training required by regulatory agencies.Conducts Root Cause Investigations for all injuries and incidents, ensuring consistent discipline.Visits customers and customer sites to evaluate and resolve safety issues.Establishes and maintains a safe work environment in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.Documents problem fixes and provides instructions to dispatch/service should problems recur.Communicates and follows-up on sales opportunities, problems at customer site, DVIR repairs, container swaps, and safety issues reported by drivers.Notifies customer service of delivery days for specific areas.Ensures set-up errors and missed pickups are reported and resolved.Documents and maintains records required by regulatory agencies such as the Department of Transportation. Reviews and audits documentation related to route operations on a daily basis.