Dispatch Manager (Finance)
Overview
Kilgore, a Summit Material company, is looking for a Dispatch Manager. This position will be responsible for the day to day transportation operations including safety, quality, scheduling, and personnel management in the Grand Junction Colorado, Silverthorne Colorado and Moab Utah markets
Roles & Responsibilities
• Continually assess the service level and provide recommendations regarding opportunities to improve operational performance.
• Oversee the efficient movement of trucks between assigned plants within a shipping area while effectively communicating with dispatchers in order to meet the needs of an entire market area.
• Review orders in the system for proper mix design, travel times, correct job start times, and job or customer specific needs.
• Communicate with customers to provide information regarding the company's ability to meet expected delivery times and handles any questions or concerns.
• Work closely with the sales department to ensure equipment and material availability for specific projects and jobs.
• Analyze and review yardage and delivery reports to ensure optimum asset utilization.
• Communicate with drivers, plant managers, production managers and operations manager on a regular basis to avoid or address issues, concerns or problems.
• Monitor fleet status to ensure customer satisfaction and maximum equipment and labor utilization.
• Work closely with operations to ensure drivers are following company, local, state and federal safety and DOT guidelines, regulations and policies.
• Adjust dispatch schedule as needed to reflect current and accurate information.
• Other duties as assigned.
Experience/Skills:
- Current/Valid Class A or B CDL and current med card preferred
- Previous dispatch experience in construction materials preferred
- Thorough knowledge of D.O.T. regulations and a proven ability to maintain a safe transportation operation
- Record of improving work processes to ensure the highest standards of quality, efficiency and profitability
- Excellent communication, organizational, supervisory and planning skills required
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
Benefits
- Recession Resistant Industry
- Consistent work, with a work/life balance
- Overtime Opportunities
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Plan w/ employer match contribution
- Medical / Dental / Vision plan offered
- Life Insurance - Company Paid
- Short-term / Long-term Disability Insurance - Company Paid
Physical Requirements
Certifications
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What to Expect During our Hiring Process
- Background Check
- Motor Vehicle Record Check
- 5-Panel Drug Screen
- Fit for Duty Baseline Physical (if applicable)
- Paid Orientation
- A great team to support you throughout your career with Summit Materials companies!
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Summit Materials consists of more than a dozen local companies that supply aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services in the United States and western Canada. At Summit Materials, we support our teammates who lay the groundwork for our communities and live by our core values: Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, and Inclusivity. We'repassionate about our teammates, our work, and our communities. Each of Summit's companies celebrates their individual legacies, but together - we are Summit Materials.
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