Dispatch Manager

Ferguson Enterprises • Houston, TX

13h • $4,332 - $9,529 • Onsite

About The Position

Ferguson is currently seeking a Dispatch Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate is an upbeat and highly motivated individual who takes an optimistic approach to new challenges and embraces the Company's strategic vision. This person thrives when working in a fast-paced and highly collaborative team environment to effectively lead and drive process improvements. This position leads a team of hourly employees working a 6AM
3PM schedule.

Requirements

• 3 years prior experience in shipping, dispatching, or other operational roles
• Experience managing a team of 10+ employees
• Routing software experience is required
• Proficient with all Microsoft applications
• Ability to prioritize workload appropriately in order to balance multiple demands and meet timelines as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop fleet associates, dispatchers, and drivers
• Develops schedules, methods and routes; analyzes costs; coordinates customs clearances and permits
• Plan and direct transport and distribution activities so that the organization's goods and materials are transported safely and cost-effectively and that they arrive at their destination on time and in good condition
• Communicates with drivers, sales associates and customers daily on issues, changes, delivery status, late deliveries, amendments to route, local pickups, etc.
• Maintain truck and route files for DOT compliance, IFTA compliance, company compliance
• Track and coordinate truck maintenance

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match
• mental health coverage
• gender affirming and family building benefits
• paid parental leave
• associate discounts
• community involvement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed