Fleet Dispatch Manager

Darigold; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer 401K contributions

Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits

Flexible time off

8 weeks paid parental leave

Education assistance

Community giving through matching donations

Job summary

Darigold is looking for a Fleet Dispatch Manager in Portland to oversee driver and customer satisfaction while ensuring compliance with safety and operational goals. The role requires strong problem-solving skills, logistics experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Candidates should possess at least a high school diploma, preferably a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or a related field. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, 401K contributions, flexible time off, and more.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing logistics in the food & beverage or transportation industry.
• 3+ years of experience in fleet management and routing, including DOT and safety compliance.
• Ability to understand laws pertaining to food distribution and transportation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all loads are delivered on time.
• Investigate and resolve all complaints and issues.
• Monitor driver performance for compliance with policies.

Skills

Strong problem solving

Geographical knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Transportation Management System (TMS)

Job description

Darigold is seeking a proactive, skilled Fleet Dispatch Manager to join the team in Portland. The Fleet Manager is responsible for customer and driver satisfaction within the assigned location while meeting company goals for Safety & Compliance, Customer Service, and annual objectives. The Fleet Manager requires excellent customer relations and communication skills. The Site Fleet Manager is responsible for scheduling drivers, dispatching, and administrative tasks such as payroll, PO issuance, and scheduling equipment maintenance. The Fleet Manager will monitor driver performance, ensuring company policies, including state, federal, and DOT laws and regulations, are compliant. This position will work weekends as a requirement with weekend schedule adjustments as tenure increases.

What You Will Do

• Focus on Safety, Service, Cost, Professionalism and Respect.
• Ensure that all loads are delivered on time.
• Investigate and resolve all complaints, questions and problems.
• Enforce rules and apply policies fairly and consistently.
• Build a strong work relationship with employees and customers.
• Fleet Managers are the first point of contact for our professional drivers.
• Fleet Managers ensure our drivers have all the necessary tools to perform their job safely and on time.
• Ensure all company safety policies are understood and enforced.
• Assist with safety training through safety bulletins and monthly tailgate meetings.
• Assist with Monthly IIPP Yard and Office Safety Checklists and report them to the Site Manager.
• Ensure that all Hours of Service regulations, DOT / State regulations, and company safety policies are adhered to.
• Ensure DOT Paper-logs and/or E-Logs are audited and correct.
• Ensure all assigned tractor and trailers are PM/BIT inspected within timelines.
• Ensure that all assigned equipment is current on preventative maintenance.
• Report and record all collisions, injuries, and equipment damages on the safety register in a timely manner.
• Ensure all preventable damages are charged to the responsible party.
• Daily audit of all fuel purchases.

What You Will Bring

• An understanding of laws and requirements related to domestic and international distribution of food products as well as associated domestic D.O.T. and international export transportation requirements is essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills at all levels.
• Must possess strong problem solving & project management skills.
• Strong geographical knowledge.
• Excellent organizational, attention to detail and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; to include Excel.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or other closely related field, preferred.
• 3+ years of experience managing in/outbound logistics in the food & beverage and or transportation industry.
• 3+ years of experience in fleet management and routing, including DOT and safety compliance.
• Experience using a Transportation Management System (TMS) or ability to adapt & learn new technology, OTM preferred.

Work Schedule

Sunday thru Thursday, 8am to 4:30pm

Benefits Of Working At Darigold

• Employer 401K contributions
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
• Employer paid life & disability coverage.
• Flexible time off
• 8 weeks paid parental leave
• Education assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Community giving through matching donations
• Access to great dairy products

Our Commitment to Diversity

Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmitive Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. As a condition of employment, applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, English/Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English/Spanish.