Dispatcher / Operations Asse Mgr
About The Position
Manages a designated fleet of drivers in order to safely meet Company expectations for driver productivity and asset utilization.ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Performs supervisory responsibilities, as needed, to effectively manage drivers including coaching, planning, assigning work, addressing complaints, and resolving problems. Dispatches drivers based on available equipment and load criteria. Routes drivers to specific destinations as required by Company policies. Balances time off requests made by drivers with the operational need to move freight. Communicates with drivers to optimize driver productivity and reduce driver turnover. Monitors driver logbook hours to comply with Department of Transportation regulations. Tracks all loads from the time of dispatch until deliver and resolves any service issues. Travels as needed. Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with others. Receives and carries out instructions. Manages regular and predictable attendance. Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Solves problems and makes decisions independently.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Bachelor's degree; or three to four years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at times.
- Ability to travel.
Responsibilities
- Performs supervisory responsibilities, as needed, to effectively manage drivers including coaching, planning, assigning work, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
- Dispatches drivers based on available equipment and load criteria.
- Routes drivers to specific destinations as required by Company policies.
- Balances time off requests made by drivers with the operational need to move freight.
- Communicates with drivers to optimize driver productivity and reduce driver turnover.
- Monitors driver logbook hours to comply with Department of Transportation regulations.
- Tracks all loads from the time of dispatch until deliver and resolves any service issues.
- Travels as needed.
- Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with others.
- Receives and carries out instructions.
- Manages regular and predictable attendance.
- Performs other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
