Package Dispatch Supervisor

Ups; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics leader in Leighton Buzzard is seeking a qualified candidate to oversee daily package dispatch operations. This role requires analyzing previous dispatch results to enhance performance and streamline processes. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent and demonstrate strong analytical abilities. Responsibilities include managing dispatch systems, supervising a team, and implementing technological improvements to operations. This is a permanent position with opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Analyze previous day’s production reports to incorporate improvements into future plans.
• Determine employee training needs for continuous development.
• Provide feedback and support.
• Conduct performance evaluations and resolve performance issues.
• Support a collaborative work environment through communication.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or International equivalent

Job description

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Job Description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for analyzing and planning a center’s daily package dispatch to ensure timely and efficient dispatch service performance. He/She analyzes previous dispatch results to maximize service performance and to streamline routes. This position has primary responsibility for managing the center’s dispatch systems and processes. He/She reviews data (e.g., stop and volume trends, missed pieces, cost per piece, etc.) to identify dispatch trends and uses these trends to create plans that maximize results. This position records route modifications, such as new streets and customers, to keep plans up‑to‑date and oversees load modifications to improve service and reduce costs. He/She also develops, updates and monitors dispatch processes and plans using trend and production report data to adjust routes and evenly distribute work. This position works to improve dispatch operations by promoting the implementation of new technology and monitoring dispatch planning system functionality. He/She directly supervises Part‑time Dispatch Supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes the previous day’s production reports and weekly trends to incorporate improvements into future plans.
• Determines employee training needs to produce continuous development plans. ??
• Provides feedback and support.
• Conducts performance evaluations and resolves individual and group performance issues.
• Supports a collaborative work environment through continuous communication and relationship building.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or International equivalent - Preferred

Employee Type

Permanent

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