Operation Control Center Assistant Manager

Job Overview

The Operational Control Center (OCC) Assistant Manager oversees overnight transportation operations within the Operational Control Center, ensuring real-time shipment visibility, proactive issue resolution, and consistent communication with drivers and internal teams. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in transportation operations, dispatch coordination, team leadership, real-time tracking, and exception management to maintain service reliability, resolve operational disruptions, and uphold company standards. You will collaborate closely with dispatch, planning, fleet leadership, customer service, and operations teams to protect service levels, support timely decision-making, and deliver effective overnight operational handoffs.

Compensation: Starting annual salary of $81,000 - $100,000 (Based on experience) plus bonus potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply your expertise in transportation operations and shipment visibility to lead the overnight OCC team responsible for tracking and tracing all shipments.
• Lead efforts in real-time load monitoring and exception management to protect service levels and support on-time performance.
• Demonstrate proficiency in dispatch coordination and driver communication by overseeing incoming driver calls, providing guidance, and escalating issues as needed.
• Collaborate with dispatch, planning, fleet leadership, customer service, and operations teams to resolve overnight service issues and maintain clear communication.
• Utilize problem-solving and decision-making skills to address delays, breakdowns, service failures, and other time-sensitive operational disruptions.
• Continuously monitor and optimize OCC workflows, tracking updates, escalation protocols, and shift handoff processes for efficiency and accuracy.
• Supervise, coach, and support OCC Specialists to ensure adherence to SOPs, communication standards, compliance expectations, and performance goals.
• Document incidents, corrective actions, and overnight shift activity for accurate reporting and leadership handoff.
• Support compliance with company policies, DOT regulations, Hours of Service requirements, and safety standards.
• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to OCC tools, technologies, workflows, and operational control processes.
• All other duties as assigned.
• What is noted above is not an all-inclusive list, but more an overview of major duties associated with this role. These duties may be modified or expanded at any time depending on business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Required Education:
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, or a related field preferred.
• Experience:
  • 3+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, dispatch, fleet operations, real-time operations, or a control center environment.
  • Experience leading or supporting teams in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Other Qualifications:
  • Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to lead a team in an overnight environment, including weekends, holidays, and emergency coverage as needed.
  • Proficiency with transportation management systems, telematics, tracking/tracing tools, and communication platforms.
  • Knowledge of DOT and Hours of Service regulations required.
  • Logistics, transportation, or supply chain certifications preferred.

Key Competencies and Required Skills

To succeed in this role, candidates must demonstrate a strong foundation across three key skill areas:

Leadership Competencies

• People Leadership:
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, support, and inspire overnight OCC team members in a fast-paced operating environment.
• Talent Development, Appraisal, and Feedback:
  • Experience coaching team members, reinforcing SOPs, and supporting skill development through feedback and training.
• Hold Others Accountable:
  • Proven ability to set clear expectations for communication, tracking accuracy, escalation practices, and shift performance.
• Effective Delegation:
  • Skilled at assigning work, prioritizing issues, and empowering team members to resolve operational needs appropriately.
• Execution and Results:
  • History of driving operational outcomes, including on-time performance, accurate updates, timely issue resolution, and complete handoffs.

Behavioral Competencies