Dispatch Manager

RadNet, Inc.; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

RadNet, Inc. in Lafayette, IN seeks a Dispatch Supervisor to manage the dispatch functions for our fleet operations and supervise office staff and drivers. You will train the team and ensure efficient routing and timely deliveries.

You will oversee daily dispatch operations, implement process improvements, monitor KPIs, and maintain safety standards. You will collaborate with customers and internal resources to resolve issues and optimize performance.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred in Logistics, Transportation, Business or related field.
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in the Transportation Industry (Transportation management, dispatching, customer interaction)
• Preferred candidates will have working knowledge of tractor and trailer maintenance.
• Strong skill base and comfort with technology including Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, and routing or dispatching systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high degree of professionalism and leadership while assisting in the daily operations.
• Oversee dispatchers by training and providing the tools the team needs to be successful as well as oversee daily operations of the dispatch process while ensuring policies and procedures are followed.
• Supervise and provide leadership for dispatchers to build and maintain a strong team through effective communications, hiring, training, coaching, counseling, appraising, rewarding, developing, and succession planning. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Efficiently manage routing changes and organize resources to make sure deliveries and services are completed in a timely fashion.
• Continually assess the service level and provide recommendations to manager regarding opportunities to improve operational performance.
• Monitor and manage Key Performance Indicators and cost factors impacting operational effectiveness.
• Effectively communicate with the customer on a regular basis regarding core transportation issues impacting the customer and the effectiveness and efficiency of the fleet.
• Build and maintain a positive work environment where team members and their contributions are recognized and valued. Maintain frequent communication with all team members.
• Promote and monitor employee safety and take proactive steps to create a positive safety culture. Partner with customer, internal and external resources as necessary to identify, evaluate and remove safety obstacles. Ensure compliance with safety programs and protocols as well as federal, state and local regulations.
• Embrace, promote and lead continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Communication

Customer interaction

Problem solving

Safety focus

Continuous improvement

KPI monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Routing systems

Dispatch software

Excel

MS Office

Job description

This position is responsible for managing the dispatch functions of one or more dedicated fleet operations to ensure the efficient and effective movement of our customers' products. This includes direct and indirect supervision of the office staff supporting dispatch and/or the professional drivers supporting the account.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a high degree of professionalism and leadership while assisting in the daily operations.
• Oversee dispatchers by training and providing the tools the team needs to be successful as well as oversee daily operations of the dispatch process while ensuring policies and procedures are followed.
• Supervise and provide leadership for dispatchers to build and maintain a strong team through effective communications, hiring, training, coaching, counseling, appraising, rewarding, developing, and succession planning. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Efficiently manage routing changes and organize resources to make sure deliveries and services are completed in a timely fashion.
• Continually assess the service level and provide recommendations to manager regarding opportunities to improve operational performance.
• Monitor and manage Key Performance Indicators and cost factors impacting operational effectiveness.
• Effectively communicate with the customer on a regular basis regarding core transportation issues impacting the customer and the effectiveness and efficiency of the fleet.
• Build and maintain a positive work environment where team members and their contributions are recognized and valued. Maintain frequent communication with all team members.
• Promote and monitor employee safety and take proactive steps to create a positive safety culture. Partner with customer, internal and external resources as necessary to identify, evaluate and remove safety obstacles. Ensure compliance with safety programs and protocols as well as federal, state and local regulations.
• Embrace, promote and lead continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements

Job Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree preferred in Logistics, Transportation, Business or related field.

Experience: 3-5 years of experience in the Transportation Industry (Transportation management, dispatching, customer interaction)

• Demonstrated experience leading, directing, communicating change and developing a team strongly desired.
• Preferred candidates will have working knowledge of tractor and trailer maintenance.
• Strong skill base and comfort with technology including Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, and routing or dispatching systems.

Benefits:

Ruan provides benefits which include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• Life
• 401k
• Paid Time Off