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Part-Time Dispatch Supervisor

UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Buffalo, NY, United States


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

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

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement
UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex
ational origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

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