Job Title: Dispatch Supervisor
Overview: The Dispatcher supervisor is responsible for the daily coordination, communication, and execution of all transport operations supporting Suit-Kote's construction and material production activities. This includes dispatching and planning movements for lowbed equipment haulers, distributor trucks, liquid tanker transports, and other fleet assets.
This role ensures proactive planning, real-time operational adjustments, and continuous communication with drivers, plant personnel, field operations, and management to maximize fleet efficiency and support business performance across multiple regions.
Safety Expectations: All Suit-Kote employees are required to comply with all safety rules and to always observe safe work practices and operating procedures. Whenever on Suit-Kote property or job sites, or operating Suit- Kote equipment, employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that promotes the safety of the employee, co-workers and others.
Responsibilities/Job Duties:
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Coordinate and dispatch daily transportation operations for Caledonia, including lowboy equipment moves, distributor trucks, tanker transports, and support fleet, to meet operational and production schedules.
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Ensure all dispatched drivers and operators are in full compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR), company safety standards, and DOT requirements.
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Review, verify, and approve transportation-related processing and documentation for Caledonia operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
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Provide ongoing coaching, direction, and training support to drivers and operators to improve efficiency, communication, and compliance.
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Complete and manage time entry and payroll support functions for dispatched personnel operating out of Caledonia.
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Source, negotiate, schedule, and manage third-party trucking vendors, performance expectations, and ensuring prompt invoice approval/payment processing.
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Proactively monitor fleet utilization and make real-time adjustments to dispatch plans to maximize productivity, minimize downtime, and support field operations.
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Ensure adherence to all company transportation policies, operational procedures, and administrative requirements.
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Perform additional duties and operational support tasks as assigned to meet business needs.
Required Skills/Abilities:
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3-5 Years successful supervisory experience
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Reliable transportation to and from work site
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Strong work ethic
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Physical Organization and time management
- Strong customer service skills
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Strong communication skills
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Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
- Willingness to learn
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Passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required and a background check will be conducted
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Must have or be willing to obtain an OSHA 10 Hour Safety Certificate
Physical Requirements:
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Must be able to lift to 20 pounds
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Observe and comply with necessary PPE requirements
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Must be able to work in a noisy area with many odors present
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Bending, stretching, stooping, kneeling, crawling and squatting
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Ability to work overtime as needed
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Ability to sit in an office space for extended periods of time
Other Preferred Qualities:
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Class A Commercial Drivers License
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Ability to learn new systems/ such as our B2W system.
- High school diploma or GED - a two-year technical degree
Additional Duties:
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. You will be expected to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by your supervisor.
Salary Range: $60,000-$62,000
Benefits:
Suit-Kote offers competitive wages, paid time off, and a growth-oriented work environment. We extend employer-paid medical and dental benefits, as well as employer-paid life insurance to all full-time employees. Personnel are eligible for participation in our 401k plan as well as supplemental benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
