Lead 24/7 Transportation & Dispatch Operations

Wakefern Food Corp.

Newark (NJ)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary and Benefits
Corporate Training and Development
Fitness Reimbursement
401K
Professional Growth
Team Environment

Job summary

Wakefern Food Corp. is seeking an experienced Transportation Supervisor to lead a dispatch team supporting a 24/7 operation with 100 drivers. You will supervise five dispatchers, conduct performance reviews, and implement efficiency improvements across routes and scheduling.

The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced distribution environment. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits accompany this on-site Newark-based position.

Qualifications

  • Requires leadership experience managing a 24/7 dispatch operation.
  • Experience conducting performance reviews and staff development.
  • Proficiency with GPS tracking systems and dispatch management software.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise a team of five dispatchers in a 24/7 operation and coordinate 100 drivers.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and provide coaching.
  • Train and mentor dispatch staff for high-volume operations.
  • Monitor real-time dispatch activities and optimize routes for efficiency.
  • Schedule driver shifts for employee, owner-operator, and third-party fleets.
  • Enforce DOT, HOS and safety compliance in daily operations.
  • Review weekly reports and participate in budget processes.

Skills

Leadership
Dispatch supervision
Communication
Problem-solving
Multitasking
Coaching

Education

Two years of college or 1-2 years equivalent technical experience in Transportation or Distribution

Tools

Omnitracs
CAMS Prospero
Motive
CargoWatch
Dispatch software

Job description

Wakefern Food Corp. is seeking an experienced Transportation Supervisor to lead a dispatch team supporting a 24/7 operation with 100 drivers. You will supervise five dispatchers, conduct performance reviews, and implement efficiency improvements across routes and scheduling.

The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced distribution environment. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits accompany this on-site Newark-based position.

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