Ready-Mix Dispatch Manager - IMC Treasure Valley

Job ID: 528708

Idaho Materials & Construction, is a CRH Company.

Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees.

We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services.

We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for overseeing and managing the dispatch/transportation process, working with the logistics staff and company locations to assure all deliveries are done accurately and timely.

This position will also be responsible for reviewing current transportation procedures and analyzing freight costs.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)


* Maintain and review master dispatch/delivery schedule


* Supervise and evaluate all dispatch operations, assigned personnel and company drivers


* Hire and discipline company drivers


* Perform daily logistics planning for all locations


* Ensure drivers' hours are within DOT regulations


* Ensure adequate staffing and scheduling of dispatchers and drivers


* Ensure select carriers are responding to the daily customer service requirements


* Oversee processing of pick lists and ship tickets


* Communicate with sales force and customers on delivery changes or challenges


* Manage and analyze the cost of transportation expenses


* Implement company policy programs and understand Government rules and regulations


* Coordinate multiple destination loads in a timely manner


* Oversee load planning process working with our transportation management system


* Investigate billing/ticketing issues for accounting department


* Keep current with changes in fuel surcharges


* Coordinate repairs and safety issues with fleet manager


* Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.



* Excellent computer skills and proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, etc., and knowledge of current operating systems and office suites


* Able to work independently with attention to detail


* Able to create (and work effectively in) a team environment


* Able to respond to stressful situations and customers in a professional, courteous manner


* Able to read maps


* Ability to effectively prioritize assignments to meet long-term and short-term deadlines


* Excellent organizational skills


* Able to write reports, docu...