Dispatch Supervisor - Night Shift

Keystone Automotive Industries, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

LKQ Corporation is seeking a driven dispatcher/supervisor to coordinate daily driver routes, tickets, and on-time deliveries. You will ensure DOT compliance, oversee driver logs, and manage vehicle maintenance with a focus on quality service.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and 3+ years in senior lead roles within logistics, with strong Excel/Outlook skills and leadership abilities to train and guide a team.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED; 3+ years in a leadership logistics role.
• Experience leading a small team in delivery/logistics is preferred.
• Strong aptitude for DOT compliance and driver performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Schedule drivers on routes daily and manage timetables.
• Handle tickets, rushes, and on-time delivery issues.
• Generate and interpret GPS and fleet reports.
• Oversee Kronos time-off and vehicle maintenance scheduling.
• Ensure driver logs and DOT paperwork are compliant.
• Supervise staff; participate in hiring decisions as needed.
• Maintain vehicle records and perform administrative tasks.

Skills

Route scheduling

Driver supervision

Data reporting

DOT compliance

Outlook

Excel

Communication

Time management

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma/GED

3+ years senior lead experience

Job description

Join the LKQ Family! We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the place to be.

Essential Job Duties

• Schedule drivers on routes daily.
• PTP and put up tickets looking for any rush or problem tickets that did not get handled.
• Handle any issues with pick tickets (RCE, PLRC) or parts that did not get delivered on time.
• Manifest the driver pick tickets.
• Communicate with external customers and provide a high quality service.
• Operate and run reports with the GPS system.
• Manage time off requests and Kronos.
• Schedule maintenance on vehicles and or break downs with mechanic(s).
• Sign off on bills for maintenance and schedule rentals when/if needed.
• Ensure we are compliant with drivers and paperwork for DOT.
• Handle discipline issues and any drivers under probation because of their MVR and LKQ points.
• Ensure the vehicle checklist and driver log in has turned in each day.
• New hire paperwork for driver (s) and training including LKQU, ISO and DOT.
• Order RMA, Hot core and core purchase books.
• Handle or delegate getting vehicle tags, Gas pins, vehicle keys, DOT inspection, DOT physicals, and emission inspections.
• Filing (vehicle records, PTO, etc.).
• Assume other duties as assigned. (Must add Manage safely laws, rules and regulations.)

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise the work of others, including planning, assigning and scheduling work, reviewing work and ensuring quality standards, training staff and overseeing productivity. May offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments, but do not have final responsibility for making these decisions.

Minimum Requirements

Education & Experience High School Diploma/GED 3 years+ in specialized profession or equivalent; Proficient in specialty including prior senior lead experience.

Preferred Requirements

Experience in logistic, delivery or dispatch Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs. Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics, etc. Ability to create, maintain and incorporate functions into Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, databases, and Powerpoint presentations to support business objectives. Regularly uses moderately complex oral and written skills. May train others in functional areas, interact with others and make presentations to department or middle management. Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures. Decisions generally affect own job or assigned functional area. Results are defined; sets personal own goals and determines how to achieve results with few or no guidelines to follow; supervisor/manager provides broad guidance and overall direction. Handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with moderate complexity. No additional competencies required.

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment

Work is primarily sedentary: must be able to sit for extended periods of time and use a computer, keyboard, and mouse, frequently. Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays (contingent on position requirements). Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fertility Coverage
• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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