Dispatch Operations Supervisor

Ridgewells; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgewells, Inc. in Bethesda, MD, is seeking a Dispatch Supervisor to oversee day-to-day Food Dispatch operations at the Ridgewells Headquarters.

The role partners with the Operations Manager for Dispatch and Warehouse and the Beverage Supervisor to ensure accurate packaging and on-time delivery. The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma and at least three years of supervisory experience, plus strong record-keeping and English communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in supervising staff.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Effective communication skills and working knowledge of English.

Responsibilities

• Assists with supervising the overall operations and logistics of the Food Dispatch department.
• Supports Operations Manager – Dispatch in dispatching activities to ensure accuracy, completeness and packaging and distribution of food and warehouse orders.
• Develop and implement systems for efficient sorting of food orders within the holding refrigerators, account for missing product and incomplete orders.
• Determines routing of trucks and drivers’ schedules, based on efficient timetables and customer needs.
• Assist in directing the work of all dispatching personnel. Maintains time and attendance records.
• Maintains open communication with production supervisors to arrange movement of foods and ensure a smooth flow.
• Serves as a liaison between Dispatching, Warehouse and all Sales departments including Social, Contract and Haute Catering.
• Ensure all policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to.
• Support other Operation Managers and Supervisors when needed.
• Produce proper daily and weekly schedules for all employees to eliminate idle time and increase productivity.
• Utilize down time to clean and sanitize working areas and equipment.
• Maintain the exterior premise to ensure it is clean and free of pallets, bread trays, racks, etc.
• Assure proper maintenance of delivery vehicle; scheduling service and ensuring the trucks are always clean, inside and out.
• Review and evaluate the effectiveness of the programs and recommend operational improvements to the General Manager of Operations.
• Meet regularly with the Operations Team – GM, Dispatch, Warehouse, Drivers, Helpers - to discuss operational issues.
• Performs other duties associated with the position that are reasonably assigned to support the overall needs of the business.

Skills

Supervising staff

Communication skills

Record keeping

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Ridgewells Headquarters - BETHESDA, MD, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $55000.00 - $60000.00Salary, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Transportation, The Dispatch Supervisor is responsible for assisting with the management of the day-to-day operations of the Food Dispatch Department. Works with the Operations Manager for Dispatch and Warehouse, as well as the Beverage Supervisor to ensure satisfactory results.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with supervising the overall operations and logistics of the Food Dispatch department.
• Supports Operations Manager – Dispatch in dispatching activities to ensure accuracy, completeness and packaging and distribution of food and warehouse orders.
• Develop and implement systems for efficient sorting of food orders within the holding refrigerators, account for missing product and incomplete orders.
• Determines routing of trucks and drivers’ schedules, based on efficient timetables and customer needs.
• Assist in directing the work of all dispatching personnel. Maintains time and attendance records.
• Maintains open communication with production supervisors to arrange movement of foods and ensure a smooth flow.
• Serves as a liaison between Dispatching, Warehouse and all Sales departments including Social, Contract and Haute Catering.
• Ensure all policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to.
• Support other Operation Managers and Supervisors when needed.
• Produce proper daily and weekly schedules for all employees to eliminate idle time and increase productivity.
• Utilize down time to clean and sanitize working areas and equipment.
• Maintain the exterior premise to ensure it is clean and free of pallets, bread trays, racks, etc.
• Assure proper maintenance of delivery vehicle; scheduling service and ensuring the trucks are always clean, inside and out.
• Review and evaluate the effectiveness of the programs and recommend operational improvements to the General Manager of Operations.
• Meet regularly with the Operations Team – GM, Dispatch, Warehouse, Drivers, Helpers - to discuss operational issues.
• Performs other duties associated with the position that are reasonably assigned to support the overall needs of the business.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in supervising and managing staff.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Effective communication skills and a working knowledge of English (required to perform administrative duties).
• Familiarity with food items.
• The skill to work effectively with minimum supervision.
• Willingness and helpful personality.