PT Dispatch Supervisor

UOH UPS Inc (Ohio); Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UPS in Indianapolis is seeking a supervisor to assist and review Small Package dispatch activity to ensure timely and proficient service. You will help with dispatch planning, oversee load and tractor planning, monitor equipment, and coordinate staffing to meet service, safety, and cost goals.

You will analyze dispatch and service reports, create efficient dispatch plans, verify service levels, address performance issues, and incorporate new customers, locations, and loads.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or International equivalent - Preferred.
• Ability to lift 70 lbs./32 kgs.
• Availability to work flexible shift hours, up to 5 days per week
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment
• Management experience - Preferred

Responsibilities

• Reviews driver hours to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conducts hazardous materials audits.
• Reviews safety reports.
• Verifies appropriate driver uniforms and utilization of safe work methods.
• Determines employee training needs to produce continuous development plans.
• Provides feedback and support.
• Conducts performance evaluations and resolves individual and group performance issues.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication

Lift 70 lbs/32 kgs

Flexible shifts up to 5 days/week

Fast-paced warehouse environment

Management experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree or International equivalent - Preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.

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 is responsible for ensuring that service, safety, and cost goals are met. This position coordinates with others to ensure dispatch plans are executed efficiently along with adequate staffing and equipment levels for transportation needs. He/She oversees load and tractor planning and assignments, monitors load movements, and tracks the condition of equipment. This position reviews, analyzes, and tracks various dispatch and service reports and schedules. He/She creates efficient dispatch plans, verifies service levels, addresses performance issues, and incorporates modifications such as new customers, new locations, and additional loads into dispatch plans. This position oversees yard operations by coordinating drivers with load volume, ensuring that trailers are in the correct locations and are loaded or empty as planned, and confirming accurate trailer inventory.

Responsibilities

• Reviews driver hours to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conducts hazardous materials audits.
• Reviews safety reports.
• Verifies appropriate driver uniforms and utilization of safe work methods.
• Determines employee training needs to produce continuous development plans.
• Provides feedback and support.
• Conducts performance evaluations and resolves individual and group performance issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or International equivalent - Preferred
• Ability to lift 70 lbs./32 kgs.
• Availability to work flexible shift hours, up to 5 days per week
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment
• Management experience - Preferred
• Employee Type: Permanent
• UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
• 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.
• 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.

Company Overview

In 1907, two teenage entrepreneurs in a Seattle basement started with a $100 loan and created what would become the world’s largest package delivery service. Today, operating in more than 220 countries and territories, UPS is committed to moving our world forward by delivering what matters. UPS and its more than 500,000 UPSers around the globe are a transportation and logistics leader, offering innovative solutions to customers, big and small. UPS understands and appreciates its responsibility to help build safe, stronger and more resilient communities founded on justice and economic opportunity for all, supported by a healthy, sustainable global environment.