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Dispatch Supervisor

Lafarge Canada

Grande Prairie

On-site

CAD 50,000 - 80,000

Full time

30 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Dispatch Supervisor to oversee concrete deliveries and manage customer interactions in Grande Prairie. This role is crucial for ensuring timely and accurate deliveries while maintaining high-quality production standards. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, along with a commitment to safety and efficiency. Join a forward-thinking company that values your passion and curiosity, and play a vital role in shaping a greener and smarter future for construction in Canada. Embrace the opportunity to grow and make a difference in a dynamic environment where teamwork and innovation thrive.

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Experience in ready mix concrete or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Schedule concrete deliveries and manage customer interactions.
  • Oversee batching process to ensure high-quality concrete production.
  • Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to safety protocols.

Skills

Customer Service
Communication Skills
Organization Skills
Analytical Skills
Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

Whatever you do, you'll make a difference at Lafarge Canada. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs. Thanks to our teams' energy, commitment and ideas, we are reinventing how the world builds to make Canada greener and smarter for all.

Dispatch Supervisor

Requisition ID: 11617

Location: Grande Prairie, AB, CA, T8V 7J4

Pay Type: Hourly

Company Overview

Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America’s oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities.

Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.

The newly listed company will become North America’s leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers’ greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.

About The Role

The Dispatch Supervisor is responsible for scheduling concrete deliveries, managing customer interactions, and ensuring accurate batching to produce a high-quality product that meets customer requirements. Located at our Grande Prairie facility, this role supports daily operations by overseeing driver scheduling, plant efficiency, and raw material orders. The position requires leadership in maintaining a safe work environment, time Ready Mix Driver duties as needed. Safety is the top priority, requiring strict adherence to company policies and regulations.

What You’ll Accomplish
  • Efficiently schedule driver call-ins and deliveries while balancing plant capacity and customer expectations.
  • Oversee daily customer project coordination to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
  • Manage plant operations, including equipment maintenance, supply orders, and raw material inventory.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental policies and promote a safe working environment.
  • Supervise subcontractor and internal maintenance team activities to ensure safety and operational efficiency.
  • Oversee the batching process to maintain consistent, high-quality concrete production.
  • Train and mentor new Ready Mix Drivers as part of an ongoing development program.
  • Provide excellent customer service through phone interactions and in-person visits.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
What We’re Looking For

Education: High School diploma or equivalent

Required Work Experience: Experience in ready mix concrete or a related field preferred

Required Training/Certifications: Needs to have a Class 3Q (Air Brakes) or Class 1Q – Drivers abstract

Required Technical Skills: Able to operate manual transmission – 10 Speed or higher preferably, Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and ability to quickly learn new software programs

Additional Requirements:
  • Ability to multitask and remain composed in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong organization and planning skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Customer service-oriented mindset
  • Strong math and analytical skills
  • Positive attitude and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Self-starter with a strong work ethic
  • Willingness to work overtime as needed
  • Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.Your Lafarge Experience

At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

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