Supervisor, Dispatch

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $63,000.00 - $70,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

PTO
Paid holidays
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
401k

Job Description

Roadrunner Freight is a prominent player in the logistics and transportation industry, recognized as a Top 100 Trucking company by Inbound Logistics and a Top Tier Service Carrier by Mastio. Specializing in less-than-truckload (LTL) freight services, Roadrunner Freight excels in offering smart, long-haul, metro-to-metro solutions with more direct routes than any other nationwide LTL carrier in the United States. The company operates nationwide with terminals spanning over 40 markets and generates more than $400 million in revenue. Roadrunner Freight distinguishes itself through significant investments in technology, a culture of continuous improvement, and intelligent, efficient direct routing. These factors position the... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or one to two years related experience or equivalent combination
  • relies on written and verbal communication
  • ability to read and interpret safety, operating and procedure manuals
  • ability to write routine reports and correspondence
  • ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employers
  • communicates internally and externally with corporate office staff, terminals, contractors, law enforcement and customers
  • proficient computer skills
  • preferred knowledge of AS/400
  • experience in supervising and training personnel
  • typing, filing and ten key skills
  • ability to calculate and apply basic algebra and geometry
  • ability to solve practical problems
  • ability to interpret various instructions
  • ability to prioritize, organize and delegate
  • ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university or equivalent experience
  • strong written and verbal communication skills
  • ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals
  • ability to write routine reports and correspondence
  • ability to speak effectively before groups
  • proficient personal computer skills including email, record keeping, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
  • knowledge of AS/400 preferred
  • experience supervising personnel selection, training, development and appraisal
  • average typing, filing and ten key skills
  • ability to calculate figures such as discounts and percentages
  • ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
  • ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization
  • ability to interpret various instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
  • ability to prioritize tasks
  • ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
  • ability to organize and delegate assignments

Job Duties

  • Review each terminal’s load plan
  • answer pickup calls from customers
  • prioritize pickups to efficiently use trucks and maximize customer satisfaction
  • ensure that all customer pickups are made
  • manage pickup and delivery appointments
  • give drivers advances to pay for breakdowns and unloading
  • administer company policy as needed
  • administer tracking system for pickups and delivery
  • coordinate freight movement with drivers and freight handlers
  • provide assistance and information to Independent Contractors who have broken down notifying origin and destination terminals
  • provide safety information to Independent Contractors in reference to accidents, breakdowns, and delays
  • provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge
  • perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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