Seasonal Dispatch Supervisor

United Parcel Service, Inc.; La Mirada (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

UPS is seeking a seasonal dispatcher/operations role focused on coordinating Small Package dispatch activities to meet service, safety, and cost goals. You will plan loads, oversee yard operations, and ensure staffing and equipment levels align with transportation needs.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree or international equivalent, ability to lift 70 lbs, and flexibility to work up to six days per week. Strong communication and Microsoft Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or international equivalent preferred.
• Ability to lift 70 lbs./32 kgs.
• Flexibility to work up to 6 days per week.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews dispatch activity to ensure timely and proficient service.
• Oversees load and tractor planning and assignments.
• Monitors load movements and equipment condition.
• Creates efficient dispatch plans and verifies service levels.
• Addresses performance issues and updates plans for new locations or loads.
• Oversees yard operations and coordinates drivers with load volume.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Warehouse environment

Management experience

Flex shift availability

Physical lifting up to 70 lbs

Education

Bachelor's Degree or international equivalent

Job description

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Job Description

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.
• Able to work outside in varied weather conditions.
• Able to work weekends, flexible with time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or International equivalent - Preferred
• Ability to lift 70 lbs./32 kgs.
• Availability to work flexible shift hours, up to 6 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

Seasonal (Seasonal)

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Other Criteria

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.

Basic Qualifications

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.

Pay Range

The base pay for this position ranges from $26.25/hr to $42.65/hr. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to, market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and education/training and a candidate’s work experience. Hired applicants are offered annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, subject to applicable eligibility requirements. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

• Medical/prescription drug coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Disability Income Protection Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement program
• Vacation
• Paid Holidays and Personal time
• Paid Sick and Family and Medical Leave time as required by law
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program

Fair Chance Act Disclosure

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. UPS does consider job applicants with prior criminal convictions.