Dispatch Supervisor (1st Shift) - Logistics Leader

prattexternalcareersite; Wapakoneta (OH); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Pratt Industries is seeking a Dispatch Supervisor for 1st shift in our Logistics division. The role reports to the Logistics Manager and carries a $60,000/year salary.

The Dispatch Supervisor will direct daily driver duties, negotiate carrier rates, and ensure DOT hours-of-service compliance while maintaining strong communication with internal and external customers. The position leads a team and participates in payroll and fleet coordination.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two years experience as a Dispatcher.
• Preferred: College and/or related technical experience in Logistics.
• Four years' experience in Shipping and Warehousing environment or CDL Truck Driving Experience.

Responsibilities

• Dispatchers will put rates in TMW or rate loads and negotiate rates with 3rd party carriers.
• Direct the daily driver duties managing where they go, the time it takes and when their day ends.
• Manage DOT compliance related to driver hours of service when assigning loads and daily tasks.
• Interact with internal and external customers; ensure shift hand off communications to prevent incidents; coordinate with Logistics Managers and Regional Managers.
• Enter POs as needed; participate and initiate discipline to drivers as per company policy.
• Review driver documents for accuracy and compliance; select external carriers to take loads as needed.
• Participate in payroll to ensure drivers are compensated for work performed.
• Manage fleet flow to lease vendor shops for repairs and coordinate road breakdowns with vendors.
• Follow all Safety Policies; document incident investigation forms when safety events occur.

Skills

Dispatcher experience

Supervisory experience

DOT compliance

Customer interaction

PO entry

Payroll involvement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College/related technical experience

Tools

TMW

Job description

Pratt Industries is seeking a Dispatch Supervisor for 1st shift in our Logistics division. The role reports to the Logistics Manager and carries a $60,000/year salary.

The Dispatch Supervisor will direct daily driver duties, negotiate carrier rates, and ensure DOT hours-of-service compliance while maintaining strong communication with internal and external customers. The position leads a team and participates in payroll and fleet coordination.