Dispatch Supervisor

Dispatch Supervisor

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Dispatch Supervisor

The Dispatcher supervisor is responsible for the daily coordination, communication, and execution of all transport operations supporting Suit-Kote's construction and material production activities. This includes dispatching and planning movements for lowbed equipment haulers, distributor trucks, liquid tanker transports, and other fleet assets.

This role ensures proactive planning, real‑time operational adjustments, and continuous communication with drivers, plant personnel, field operations, and management to maximize fleet efficiency and support business performance across multiple regions.

All Suit-Kote employees are required to comply with all safety rules and to always observe safe work practices and operating procedures. Whenever on Suit-Kote property or job sites, or operating Suit-Kote equipment, employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that promotes the safety of the employee, co‑workers and others.

• Coordinate and dispatch daily transportation operations for Caledonia, including lowboy equipment moves, distributor trucks, tanker transports, and support fleet, to meet operational and production schedules.
• Ensure all dispatched drivers and operators are in full compliance with FMCSR, company safety standards, and DOT requirements.
• Review, verify, and approve transportation‑related processing and documentation for Caledonia operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Provide ongoing coaching, direction, and training support to drivers and operators to improve efficiency, communication, and compliance.
• Complete and manage time entry and payroll support functions for dispatched personnel operating out of Caledonia.
• Source, negotiate, schedule, and manage third‑party trucking vendors, performance expectations, and ensuring prompt invoice approval/payment processing.
• Proactively monitor fleet utilization and make real‑time adjustments to dispatch plans to maximize productivity, minimize downtime, and support field operations.
• Ensure adherence to all company transportation policies, operational procedures, and administrative requirements.
• Perform additional duties and operational support tasks as assigned to meet business needs.

• 3-5 years successful supervisory experience
• Reliable transportation to and from work site
• Strong work ethic
• Physical organization and time management
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
• Willingness to learn
  
  Passing a pre‑employment drug and alcohol screening is required and a background check will be conducted
• Must have or be willing to obtain an OSHA 10 Hour Safety Certificate

• Must be able to lift to 20 pounds
• Observe and comply with necessary PPE requirements
• Must be able to work in a noisy area with many odors present
• Bending, stretching, stooping, kneeling, crawling and squatting
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Ability to sit in an office space for extended periods of time

• Class A Commercial Driver's License
• Ability to learn new systems such as our B2W system
• High school diploma or GED - a two‑year technical degree

$60,000 – $62,000 per year

Suit-Kote offers competitive wages, paid time off, and a growth‑oriented work environment. We extend employer‑paid medical and dental benefits, as well as employer‑paid life insurance to all full‑time employees. Personnel are eligible for participation in our 401(k) plan as well as supplemental benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.