Job Description
Job Summary
This position assists and reviews UPS Small Package dispatch activity to ensure timely and proficient service. He / She assists with dispatch planning and ensures service, safety, and cost goals are met.
This position supervises dispatch operations and coordinates with others to ensure dispatch plans are executed efficiently, adequate staffing is provided, and equipment levels are sufficient for transportation needs.
He / She oversees load / tractor planning and assignments, monitors load movement, and tracks the condition of equipment.
This position creates efficient dispatch plans, verifies service levels, addresses performance issues, and incorporates modifications (e.
g., new customers, new locations and additional loads, etc.) into dispatch plans. He / She oversees yard operations, coordinating drivers with load volume, confirming trailer inventory, and ensuring trailers are in the correct locations and loaded or empty as planned.
Responsibilities :
- Controls trailer movement On and Off the building as the operation is running.
- Reviews driver hours to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Conducts hazardous materials audits and review safety reports.
- Review safety reports.
- Verifies appropriate driver uniforms and utilization of safe work methods.
- Determines employee training needs to produce continuous development plans.
- Conducts performance evaluations and resolve individual and group performance issues.
Qualifications :
- Strong communication skills
- Availability to work flexible shift hours, up to 5 days per week
Employee Type : Permanent
Permanent
UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Other Criteria :
UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race / color / religion / sex / national origin / veteran / disability / age / sexual orientation / gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Basic Qualifications :
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.