King City Gardens

Veteran-owned craft cannabis cultivation and distribution

Delivery Route Planner & Driver Manager

Logistics & TransportationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeCincinnati, OH, USA$50k - $55k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A valid Ohio driver's license and a clean driving record are required.
Ability to obtain and maintain required Ohio Division of Cannabis Control employee registration is required.
Ability to coordinate delivery operations and manage daily scheduling needs is required.
Route planning, scheduling, and dispatch coordination are required.
Driver and team management are required.
Ability to monitor delivery performance and identify operational improvements is required.
Familiarity with route optimization or fleet management software is required.
At least 3 years of experience in route planning, dispatch, logistics, or fleet or driver management is required.
Experience managing a team of drivers or frontline field staff is required.
Ability to sit for extended periods while planning routes and managing schedules is required.
Ability to use a computer, phone, and other office equipment is required.
Ability to stand, walk, and travel throughout the facility or to delivery locations as needed is required.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds as needed is required.
Must be at least 21, pass a background check, and obtain and maintain a Division of Cannabis Control employee badge.
Ability to meet background screening requirements consistent with Ohio cannabis industry standards is required.

Responsibilities

Plan and optimize delivery routes throughout Ohio to ensure efficient, timely deliveries.
Manage daily driver scheduling, dispatch, and performance.
Recruit, train, and support delivery drivers, including required cannabis compliance training and state registration.
Ensure deliveries are properly documented and tracked in accordance with Metrc and Ohio Division of Cannabis Control requirements.
Monitor delivery performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
Serve as the primary point of contact for drivers in the field and dispensary partners regarding delivery-related questions and concerns.

Desired Qualifications

Experience using route optimization and fleet management software is preferred.
Ability to analyze delivery performance data and improve route efficiency is preferred.
Knowledge of delivery documentation and regulated transport procedures is preferred.
Experience in the cannabis industry or another regulated industry, such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, or distribution, is preferred.
Experience with Metrc or other regulated inventory tracking systems is preferred.

Delivery Route Planner & Driver Manager

King City Gardens · Forest Park, United States · — · Posted 2026-10-21

Workplace: on_site

Department: Cultivation

Description

Position: Delivery Route Planner & Driver Manager
Salary: 50,000 - 55,000 annually, based on experience
Address: 12171 Omniplex Ct, Cincinnati, OH 45240

Company Info:

King City Gardens (KCG) is a rapidly growing cannabis company founded in 2023, and we’re just getting started! We are a Level 1 cultivator serving both the medical and recreational cannabis markets, operating out of a 60,000 square foot facility, with 25,000 square feet currently under canopy and only plans to keep expanding. We also have 3 dispensaries under The Garden brand in Sycamore Township, Camp Washington, and Colerain, our upcoming flagship location. If that wasn’t exciting enough, we recently partnered with Jeeter to manufacture the #1 pre-roll in the world! With big things happening across cultivation, retail, and manufacturing, KCG is the place to grow, make an impact, and help shape the future of the
cannabis industry!

Job Description:

The Delivery Route Planner & Driver Manager is responsible for planning and optimizing delivery routes for wholesale cannabis products from KCG’s facility to licensed dispensary partners throughout Ohio. This role oversees daily driver scheduling, dispatch, and team performance while ensuring timely deliveries, driver safety, accurate documentation, and compliance with Ohio cannabis transport regulations.

Responsibilities:

Plan and optimize delivery routes throughout Ohio to ensure efficient, timely deliveries.
Manage daily driver scheduling, dispatch, and performance.
Recruit, train, and support delivery drivers, including required cannabis compliance training and state registration.
Ensure deliveries are properly documented and tracked in accordance with Metrc and Ohio Division of Cannabis Control requirements.
Monitor delivery performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
Serve as the primary point of contact for drivers in the field and dispensary partners regarding delivery-related questions and concerns.

Requirements

Requirements:

Valid Ohio driver's license and clean driving record.
Ability to obtain and maintain required Ohio Division of Cannabis Control employee registration.
Ability to coordinate delivery operations and manage daily scheduling needs.

Required Skills:

Route planning, scheduling, and dispatch coordination.
Driver and team management.
Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to monitor delivery performance and identify operational improvements.
Effective communication and coordination with drivers and dispensary partners.
Familiarity with route optimization or fleet management software.

Required Experience:

3+ years of experience in route planning, dispatch, logistics, or fleet/driver management.
Experience managing a team of drivers or frontline field staff.

Preferred Skills:

Experience using route optimization and fleet management software.
Ability to analyze delivery performance data and improve route efficiency.
Knowledge of delivery documentation and regulated transport procedures.

Preferred Experience:

Experience in the cannabis industry or another regulated industry, such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, or distribution.
Experience with Metrc or other regulated inventory tracking systems.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit for extended periods while planning routes and managing schedules.
Ability to use a computer, phone, and other office equipment.
Ability to stand, walk, and travel throughout the facility or to delivery locations as needed.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds as needed.
Ability to communicate effectively with drivers and dispensary partners.

Division of Cannabis Control Requirements:

Must be 21+, pass a background check, and obtain and maintain a DCC employee badge.
Ability to meet background screening requirements consistent with Ohio cannabis industry standards.

Benefits

Full-time associates are eligible for health, vision, and dental plans after 30 days.

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About the Company

King City Gardens

Veteran-owned craft cannabis cultivation and distribution

King City Gardens grows and processes medical and adult-use cannabis in Ohio with a 25,000-square-foot facility. They handle growing, harvesting, and hand-trimming in-house to produce cannabis flower, pre-rolls, vapes, and Live Rosin concentrates. They operate The Garden dispensaries and distribute directly to consumers and other licensed retailers, including an exclusive statewide deal to manufacture and distribute Jeeter pre-rolls. As a veteran-owned Level I cultivator, they emphasize small-batch, hands-on cultivation and vertical integration to ensure consistent potency and flavor while supporting Ohio jobs and local manufacturing.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Forest Park, OH
Founded: 2023

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