HAULING DISPATCH & OPERATIONS MANAGER

Job Description

Job Description

Position Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Hauling Dispatch & Operations Manager will oversee all aspects of dispatching and day-to-day operational functions for Preferred Supply in the Low Country. This position is responsible for managing customer relationships, coordinating with suppliers, managing dispatch, and ensuring the efficient and cost-effective movement of materials and equipment. The role requires a results-oriented professional with strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to drive operational excellence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Work in a safe manner and comply with Preferred, client, OSHA, and DOT safety requirements.

Serve as a safe and productive member of the Asset Group.

Interact with internal and external customers professionally.

Maintain positive relations and increase business with current customers

Receive trucking requests from customers and make appropriate computer entries.

Schedule and dispatch truck drivers and equipment / materials to appropriate locations according to customer requests.

Move owned equipment between jobs to improve utilization.

Communicate and collaborate with Service Center Supervisor regarding repair priorities, to minimize down time and rentals.

Manage and obtain Federal inspections and oversize load permits.

Maintain monthly mileage data for large trucks.

Ensure Equipment presentation to customers

Be familiar with the Equipment Management components of the company information system including equipment usage, location, maintenance, etc.

Inventory Low Country Operational Center periodically to confirm equipment is accounted for properly.

Handle the ordering and issuance of State blanket permits, IFTA decals, and insurance cards for the fleet as well as maintaining permit books for each truck.

Input of information into appropriate systems for drivers to obtain TWIC, port ids, and access into the ports.

Identify opportunities to build and sell Hauling Services.

Negotiate pricing levels with customers in a way that will encourage business and maintain profitability.

Handle submitting logs to auditing vendor ensuring all e-logs are transmitted.

Assist with DOT compliance for the company.

Performs all assigned tasks, responsibilities, and related work processes in the safest possible manner, always ensuring that a safe, accident / incident-free work environment is maintained for all coworkers, clients, suppliers, etc. at all times.

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :

A minimum of 3–5 years of progressive experience in transportation, logistics, or hauling operations required.

Position Requirement

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Outdoors and indoor shop environment with adequate ventilation.

Loud (examples : metal can manufacturing department, large earth-moving equipment)

Air contamination (i.e., dust, fume, smoke, toxic conditions, disagreeable odors) 1% of day

An improperly illuminated or awkward and confining workspace 1% of day

Working above ground level where the possibility of falling exists (i.e. on ladders, rooftops, bucket trucks, scaffolding) 1% of day

Lifting or carrying items 5% of day

Work near moving mechanical parts 5% of day

Outdoor weather conditions under 5% of day

PREFERRERD CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS (not required)

Class A Truck and Trailer Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Flag car certification

OSHA 10-hour certification

Material handler certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

dexterity sufficient to reach / handle items and work with the fingers.

vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)

perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

day is 9 hours a day, Monday thru Friday - Nights and weekend calls are possible.

You should be proficient in :