Job Title: Lead Dispatch & Delivery Operations Coordinator
Location: Chesapeake, VA
Employment Type: Contract
Pay Rate: Up to $/hr
Role Overview
This is a dispatch-heavy, fast-paced operations role supporting a high-volume in-home delivery warehouse environment. The Lead Dispatch & Delivery Operations Coordinator serves as the central communication hub between delivery driver teams, contractor leadership, and internal operations. This role focuses on real-time decision-making, accountability, and ensuring smooth execution of daily delivery routes.
This is not a traditional call-center customer service role. The ideal candidate brings maturity, confidence, and hands-on operational experience, with the ability to communicate firmly and respectfully with field teams.
Key Responsibilities Dispatch & Route Oversight
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Monitor – active delivery routes daily
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Maintain continuous phone contact with driver teams during deliveries
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Track route progress, delays, and exceptions; reroute as needed
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Address driver performance issues and escalate to contractor leadership when required
Customer Escalation Support
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Communicate with customers during in-home deliveries to clarify services and expectations
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De-escalate complaints and resolve issues in real time
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Act as liaison between drivers and customers to protect service quality
Warehouse Check-In Support (AM)
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Direct returning driver teams on haul-away, trash segregation, and asset drop zones
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Ensure drivers complete warehouse check-in procedures
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Identify and report missing assets or non-compliance
Team Leadership & Communication
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Provide direction and escalation support to CSR staff during shift
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Document daily service disruptions, late departures, and operational issues
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Share insights and recommendations with Operations leadership
Required Qualifications
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Fluent in English and Spanish (verbal translation required)
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+ years of experience in dispatch, logistics, field operations, or delivery coordination
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Strong phone presence; confident, calm, and assertive under pressure
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Comfortable working in a warehouse environment with live driver communication
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Reliable, professional demeanor in customer-facing escalation scenarios
Preferred Qualifications
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Hands-on background (appliance installation, furniture delivery, handyman, or trade roles)
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Prior leadership experience in dispatch, warehouse, or delivery operations
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Experience with TMS tools such as Descartes Route Planner, CLX, or similar systems