Logistics Manager - Dispatcher

Rahr Malting Co•Hillsboro, ND

19h•$80,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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 conditions.
Demonstrates a high level of integrity, ethics, and adherence to company values.

Responsibilities

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 (DOT), 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.