Dispatch Manager

Join to apply for the Dispatch Manager role at Summit Materials

Kilgore, a Summit Material company, is looking for a Dispatch Manager. This position will be responsible for the day‑to‑day transportation operations including safety, quality, scheduling, and personnel management in the Grand Junction, Colorado;
Silverthorne, Colorado; and Moab, Utah markets.

• Continually assess the service level and provide recommendations to improve operational performance.
• Oversee the efficient movement of trucks between assigned plants within a shipping area while effectively communicating with dispatchers to meet market needs.
• Review orders in the system for proper mix design, travel times, correct job start times, and job or customer‑specific needs.
• Communicate with customers to provide information regarding the company’s ability to meet expected delivery times and handle questions or concerns.
• Work closely with the sales department to ensure equipment and material availability for specific projects and jobs.
• Analyze and review yardage and delivery reports to ensure optimum asset utilization.
• Communicate with drivers, plant managers, production managers, and operations manager on a regular basis to avoid or address issues, concerns or problems.
• Monitor fleet status to ensure customer satisfaction and maximum equipment and labor utilization.
• Work closely with operations to ensure drivers are following company, local, state, and federal safety and DOT guidelines, regulations and policies.
• Adjust dispatch schedule as needed to reflect current and accurate information.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Current/Valid Class A or B CDL and current med card preferred
• Previous dispatch experience in construction materials preferred
• Thorough knowledge of D.O.T. regulations and a proven ability to maintain a safe transportation operation
• Record of improving work processes to ensure the highest standards of quality, efficiency and profitability
• Excellent communication, organizational, supervisory and planning skills required
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.

• Recession resistant industry
• 70,000–80,000 per year
• Consistent work, with a work/life balance
• Overtime opportunities
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan with employer match contribution
• Medical/Dental/Vision plan offered
• Life insurance – company paid
• Short‑term/long‑term disability insurance – company paid