Senior Fleet Dispatcher

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The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

The Senior Fleet Dispatcher is responsible for the effective day-to-day coordination and management of a fleet of drivers and vehicles to ensure safe, efficient, and on-time transportation operations. You will oversee route planning, load assignments, and schedule preparation while dispatching drivers in alignment with delivery requirements, equipment availability, and Hours of Service regulations. The Senior Fleet Dispatcher serves as a key communication link between drivers, operations, and facilities, proactively resolving issues, optimizing fleet utilization, and supporting consistent service levels across the network.

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

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    May directly supervise fleet drivers.

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    Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

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    Responsibilities include, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

  The expected pay range for this position is $50,000 - $70,000 annually.

  Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the company reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of hire. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate’s qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions and budget considerations. At Smithfield Foods, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about our benefits package here.

  Relocation Package Available No

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Associate’s Degree, preferred.

• SAP and TMS experience are a plus.

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

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