Night Shift Dispatch Supervisor – Logistics Leader

Pratt Industries; United States; On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries is seeking a Dispatcher Supervisor to lead the Logistics team, oversee driver assignments, ensure DOT compliance, and drive safe, efficient fleet operations. The role reports to the Logistics Manager and operates 8pm–4am within the Logistics division.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or GED, has dispatcher experience, and at least one year of supervisory experience; additional logistics and CDL experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two years experience as a Dispatcher
• College and/or related technical experience. Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain Management
• One year supervisory experience as a proven manager of at least five people.
• Four years’ experience in the Shipping and Warehousing environment or CDL Truck Driving Experience

Responsibilities

• Dispatch as needed will put rates in TMW or rate loads/negotiate rates with 3rd party carriers
• Direct daily driver duties managing where they go, the time it takes and when their day is concluded
• Dispatchers will manage DOT compliance related to driver available hours of service when assigning loads and daily task
• Dispatchers are required to interact with internal and external customers as needed. As part of interaction and communication includes shift hand off communication between Dispatchers to ensure the business is operating without incidents or issues and Customers are being served. Communication is critical between Dispatchers and 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/or compliance
• Involvement as needed with selecting external carriers to take loads
• Dispatchers will be involved with payroll as needed to ensure Drivers are accurately compensated for work performed.
• Dispatchers will be responsible for managing the fleet in a financially efficient and safe manner considering service and cost.
• Manage the fleet flow to the lease vendor’s shops for equipment repair and maintenance. Also, coordinate and manage road breakdowns with the vendors.
• Follow all Safety Policies and ensure Drivers and fellow employees follow all Safety policies and rules
• Incident investigation forms — complete fully with as much detail as possible when a safety related issue or event occurs
• Ride a longs with Drivers periodically — to ensure the Drivers have want they need and to experience the elements that Drivers experience doing the job
• Dispatch position is a Supervisory position and duties related to supervising is required

Skills

Dispatcher experience

Supervisory experience

Shipping and Warehousing experience

CDL Truck Driving Experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pratt Industries is seeking a Dispatcher Supervisor to lead the Logistics team, oversee driver assignments, ensure DOT compliance, and drive safe, efficient fleet operations. The role reports to the Logistics Manager and operates 8pm–4am within the Logistics division.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or GED, has dispatcher experience, and at least one year of supervisory experience; additional logistics and CDL experience are preferred.