Supervisor - Operations

APM Terminals; Fife (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k + Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

Maersk Logistics & Services USA, Inc. is seeking a Supervisor, Operation to lead daily dispatch and ensure on-time service across routes and linehaul movements.

You will coordinate drivers, plan routes, and maintain strong customer communications while guiding a team of dispatch personnel and drivers. Responsibilities include monitoring progress, addressing disruptions, ensuring safety compliance, and driving continuous improvement across operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain, or Business preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of transportation, dispatch, or logistics experience.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch Operations: Manage daily dispatch activities for all delivery routes and linehaul movements.
• Coordinate driver assignments, route planning, and equipment utilization.
• Monitor delivery progress and proactively address service disruptions.
• Ensure timely communication of pickup and delivery schedules.
• Optimize routes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize service levels.
• Maintain accurate dispatch records and reporting.
• Supervise and support dispatch personnel and drivers.
• Conduct daily huddles and operational meetings.
• Coach employees on performance expectations and company procedures.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, teamwork, and customer focus.
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, training, and performance management.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for operational escalations.
• Ensure customer commitments are met consistently.
• Communicate service updates, delays, and resolution plans to customers.
• Develop strong relationships with customers and operational partners.
• Promote compliance with all company safety policies and DOT regulations.
• Monitor hours of service, driver qualifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Investigate and document service failures, accidents, and operational incidents.
• Participate in safety audits and corrective action programs.
• Track and report KPIs including On-Time Delivery, Route Efficiency, Driver Productivity, Service Failures, Customer Satisfaction, Equipment Utilization.
• Implement corrective actions to improve operational performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the operation.
• Work closely with warehouse, transportation, customer service, and leadership teams.
• Coordinate peak-season planning and special projects.
• Assist with customer implementations, account launches, and operational transitions.

Skills

Leadership

Dispatch Operations

Communication

TMS Knowledge

Excel

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Associate/Bachelor in Logistics

Tools

TMS software

Dispatch software

Job description

About Us As a company, we promote a culture of honesty and integrity, and value the trust it allows us to build with customers and employees alike. Our focus on our people is what sets us apart and keeps our customers coming back to work with us! If you are seeking to be a part of a family, this is the place for you! Maersk Logistics & Services USA, Inc. handles end-to-end warehousing and distribution logistics needs utilizing our strategic network of storage facilities. Our facilities are capable of receiving, storing, processing and dispatching cargo, so we can build flexibility and resilience into the supply chain process. Our integrated solutions allow us to be prepared for supply chain risks, so we can plan distribution to better achieve lead time and goals despite unexpected conditions. Our extensive experience, connections, and deep expertise across different sectors, industries, and transportation modes, means we can be counted on for process excellence that will save time and money.

Position Summary

The Supervisor, Operation is responsible for leading and overseeing the daily dispatch operations for the Pilot Team. This role ensures efficient routing, scheduling, communication, and execution of deliveries while maintaining high levels of customer service, safety, productivity, and compliance. The Supervisor, Operation works closely with drivers, warehouse personnel, customers, and leadership to ensure on-time service and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Dispatch Operations
  • Manage daily dispatch activities for all delivery routes and linehaul movements.
  • Coordinate driver assignments, route planning, and equipment utilization.
  • Monitor delivery progress and proactively address service disruptions.
  • Ensure timely communication of pickup and delivery schedules.
  • Optimize routes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize service levels.
  • Maintain accurate dispatch records and reporting.
• Team Leadership
  • Supervise and support dispatch personnel and drivers.
  • Conduct daily huddles and operational meetings.
  • Coach employees on performance expectations and company procedures.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, safety, teamwork, and customer focus.
  • Assist with staffing, scheduling, training and performance management.
• Customer Service
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for operational escalations.
  • Ensure customer commitments are met consistently.
  • Communicate service updates, delays, and resolution plans to customers.
  • Develop strong relationships with customers and operational partners.
• Safety & Compliance
  • Promote compliance with all company safety policies and DOT regulations.
  • Monitor hours of service, driver qualifications, and regulatory requirements.
  • Investigate and document service failures, accidents, and operational incidents.
  • Participate in safety audits and corrective action programs.
• Performance Management
  • Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs), including: On-Time Delivery (OTD) Route Efficiency Driver Productivity Service Failures Customer Satisfaction Equipment Utilization
  • Implement corrective actions to improve operational performance.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the operation.
• Collaboration
  • Work closely with warehouse, transportation, customer service, and leadership teams.
  • Coordinate peak-season planning and special projects.
  • Assist with customer implementations, account launches, and operational transitions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain, or Business preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of transportation, dispatch, or logistics experience.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Knowledge of transportation management systems (TMS) and dispatch software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong attention to detail.

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in an office and warehouse environment. Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use computer systems for extended periods. May require occasional after-hours, weekend, or on-call support.

Success Measures

A successful Supervisor, Operation will: Achieve and maintain high on-time delivery performance. Reduce service failures and operational costs. Develop and retain a high-performing dispatch and driver team. Maintain compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. Deliver exceptional customer service while supporting operational growth.

Company Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k + Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Work Schedules (when possible)
• And more!

Pay Range

$75,000 - $85,000 *The above-stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for the position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking.

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A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 100,000 people. With simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere - all over the world. For more information click here. All the way.