Logistics Manager
About Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries:
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing job training, employment placement, and support services for individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment. With a focus on empowering individuals to achieve greater independence and inclusion in the community, Ohio Valley Goodwill has been serving the Greater Cincinnati area for over 100 years.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Logistics Manager to oversee daily transportation operations, including routing, dispatch, and driver support. This role is responsible for ensuring timely and efficient movement of goods while managing a small team of dispatchers (1–2 direct reports). The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, problem-solver, and team leader with experience in transportation logistics and scheduling.
Daily Operations & Dispatch Management
- Supervise daily dispatch operations, ensuring all routes are scheduled accurately and efficiently.
- Coordinate with warehouse and retail locations to align transportation schedules with operational needs.
- Monitor fleet activity and resolve issues such as delays, route changes, or vehicle breakdowns in real time.
- Ensure dispatchers are properly trained and equipped to support drivers and maintain smooth operations.
- Directly manage and support 1–2 dispatchers, providing coaching, development, and performance feedback.
- Promote a collaborative, solutions-oriented work environment focused on continuous improvement.
- Assist with driver scheduling, route optimization, and compliance with DOT and company safety regulations.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for escalated driver issues, customer concerns, or route conflicts.
- Track driver performance and partner with HR or Operations for coaching or disciplinary action as needed.
- Support vehicle maintenance schedules and ensure fleet records are up to date.
- Maintain accurate documentation for all transportation activities, including route logs, mileage, fuel usage, and incident reports.
- Serve as a liaison between drivers, dispatchers, warehouse, and store personnel to ensure seamless logistics flow.
- Collaborate with the Warehouse Manager and other departments to improve efficiency and resolve bottlenecks.
- 3–5 years of experience in transportation logistics, dispatching, or fleet management.
- 1+ year of experience in a supervisory or team lead role preferred.
- Knowledge of route planning, driver scheduling, and fleet coordination.
- Familiarity with DOT regulations and transportation safety compliance.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with dispatching software, GPS tracking tools, and Microsoft Office.
- Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, logistics-heavy environment.
- Experience in retail or thrift logistics a plus.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus, but not required.
Please complete application and attach resume with detailed work experience. Incomplete applications will not be considered for the position.
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