Overview:
The Dispatch and Safety Coordinator is responsible for the development and execution of the Traffic Center schedule. High levels of customer service through effective communication and planning are a key function of this role. The dispatcher also works very closely with OTR Drivers, Sales, HQ, and Local Management.
Responsibilities:
- Answer incoming calls professionally and perform general administrative tasks such as running reports, copying, filing, faxing, and scanning.
- Coordinate load deliveries by the company fleet or local carriers, and maintain the Dispatch Tracker for dispatch timeliness, on-time delivery, and tractor maintenance.
- Block driver bids based on requests and seniority, award the weekly board, and resolve dispatch issues from order changes, delays, or driver availability.
- Facilitate Run Right Conference Calls to ensure key performance indicators are met, and adjust delivery sequences in the Dispatch Planning System as necessary.
- Ensure SOX compliance, make value-added decisions for World Class Service to Sales, and maintain driver compliance documents.
- Handle accounts payable and financial forecasting, and maintain compliance with Frito Lay record retention guidelines.
- Ensure compliance with PepsiCo Global Environmental Health & Safety Standards (GEHSMS), OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements.
- Conduct HS investigations for accidents, incidents, and near-misses, providing recommendations for improvements, and manage safety and compliance databases.
- Coordinate and support safety/environmental program reviews, manage EHS records, workers' compensation scheduling, and accident investigation packets.
- Perform job hazard and safety analyses, manage training and safety team meetings, work with vendors and contractors for EHS compliance, and perform other duties as assigned.
Working schedule:
- Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM 6:30 PM
- Salary Overtime eligible
Compensation & Benefits:
- The expected compensation range for this position is between $40,000 - $67,000
- Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary
- Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement
- In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
Qualifications:
- Understanding of transportation operations
- Understand and communicate DOT Hours of Service (8 day/70-hour rule, 11 hour rule, 14 hour rule)
- Demonstrate strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Demonstrate self-motivation, independence and initiative
- Strong training skills and the ability to work with deadlines, work under pressure, and be flexible
- Capable of prioritizing and completing multiple tasks. Demonstrates a positive and winning attitude
- Show strong attention to detail and communicate effectively with internal and external customers
- Multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Able to adapt to changes and develop/implement best practices
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and sense of customer service
- High school diploma or GED
Preferred
- Safety experience preferred
- Work as a back-up to payroll admin - process payroll data weekly for Team Members
- Provide on-site support for employee pay question and concerns
- Associates Degree or 3-5 years of transportation experience
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
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