Logistics Manager - Dispatcher

RahrBSG is looking for a Logistics Manager/Dispatcher to join our team in Hillsboro, ND. The Logistics Manager/Dispatcher coordinates drivers, trucks, trailers, routes, and freight activity to provide prompt, professional, and efficient service. This position plays a key role in maximizing equipment utilization, supporting customers and internal partners, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring safety, regulatory, insurance, and preventive maintenance requirements are met.

• Base Salary Between $80,000 - $95,000
• Annual Bonus
• Medical benefits with coverage paid for at 90%
• Dental and Vison Programs
• Generous Annual 401(k) Company Contribution of 15%
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous PTO
• Sick Time
• 12 Paid Company Holidays
• Career growth and progression opportunities

• Dispatches trucks and drivers using the most efficient routes to move products safely, reliably, and cost-effectively.
• Creates and maintains logistics files to track changing loads, routes, driver schedules, and delivery timing.
• Communicates load assignments, routes, product requirements, and schedule changes to drivers.
• Coordinates with growers, elevators, customers, and internal partners to schedule product pickups and deliveries at mutually workable times.
• Reviews contracts and load requirements to ensure the appropriate truck size and equipment are assigned for barley, feed, byproduct, and freight hauls.
• Collaborates with Byproduct Sales to develop efficient routes for byproduct trucks.
• Works with outside brokers and carriers to identify freight opportunities, keep trucks loaded, and maximize revenue.
• Calculates freight rates, reviews fuel surcharges, and works with customers to support mutually beneficial hauling arrangements.
• Reviews and signs driver paysheets for the prior week and ensures supporting information is accurate.
• Monitors all aspects of maintenance for Rahr Direct trailers, including routine service, repairs, tire needs, and annual Minnesota Department of Transportation inspections.
• Schedules and routes trailers through the maintenance shop with minimal downtime and follows up with repair and tire vendors as needed.
• Maintains required documentation for each trailer and ensures records are complete, current, and readily available.
• Monitors owner-operator insurance coverage to ensure policies remain current and provides certificates of insurance to companies when requested.
• Troubleshoots and resolves potential delivery, pickup, equipment, and customer service issues before they result in service disruptions.
• Receives reports of incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage and promptly directs information to the appropriate insurance, safety, and management contacts.
• Ensures incident reports include relevant details, such as where, when, how, and why the incident occurred; injuries; equipment involved; insurance status; and brokerage agreement status.
• Monitors and reinforces safety procedures at Rahr and customer facilities during loading and unloading activities.
• Ensures Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). state, and local regulations are followed along with all company expectations.
• Maximizes capacity by ensuring productive use of equipment and drivers.
• Reports driver performance issues, concerns, or disputes to appropriate management for resolution.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner by gathering and analyzing information and developing alternative solutions when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support business and operational needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, Business, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain management.
• Experience working with transportation and supply chain systems.
• Strong technical proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Strong understanding of transportation and logistics principles and operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Displays flexibility to adapt to change and ability to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment and commit to long hours when necessary to reach goals.
• Proven ability to work independently and prioritize duties with a strong sense of urgency; self-directed to accomplish assignments and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proven customer service skills with the ability to follow through and resolve issues.
• Ability to be a self-starter, capable of working effectively in a team environment or as an individual contributor.
• Consistently demonstrates adherence to workplace safety procedures and policies and willingness to report potentially unsafe…