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Dispatch Manager

AT 48forty Solutions
48forty Solutions

Dispatch Manager

San Antonio, TX

48forty Solutions is the largest pallet management services company in North America! We provide end-to-end pallet solutions, from supply to retrieval, on-site services, reverse logistics, and packaging materials. We are truly Pallet Management Made Simple, our workforce is the heart and soul of our business, and we're looking for our next Dispatch Manager to join our team!

As a Dispatch Manager, you'll get to assist the Plant Manager in managing the activities of the truck drivers assigned to that plant by scheduling and dispatching drivers to appropriate locations according to customer requests, specifications, or needs, using radios or telephones.

What You'll Do

  • Arrange for necessary repairs in order to restore service and schedules
  • Relay work orders, messages, and information to or from drivers, supervisors
  • Confer with customers or supervising personnel in order to address questions, problems, and requests for service
  • Receive or prepare work orders and prepare daily work and run schedules
  • Monitor personnel and/or equipment locations and utilization in order to coordinate service and schedules
  • Record and maintain driver files and records of customer requests, work or services performed, charges, expenses, inventory, and other dispatch information
  • Oversee all aspects shipping/receiving functions including inventory and the maintenance of inventory
What You Need

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  • High School Diploma or GED Required
  • 1+ years of experience as a Dispatch Manager required
  • Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is required
  • Previous experience in transportation and/or logistics strongly preferred
What We Offer
  • Competitive Pay
  • Holiday Pay
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Long-Term Career Advancement
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, AD&D, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance for Eligible Full Time Employees
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Great Team Environment
What's It Like

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
  • Ability to work in extreme conditions to include, but not limited to, elements, heat, cold, and air particulate
  • The noise level in the work environment depends on location.
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required (eye protection, ear protection is mandatory at several locations, safety shoes)
48forty Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

48forty Solutions is the largest pallet management services company in North America! We provide end-to-end pallet solutions, from supply to retrieval, on-site services, reverse logistics, and packaging materials. We are truly Pallet Management Made Simple, our workforce is the heart and soul of our business, and we're looking for our next Dispatch Manager to join our team!

As a Dispatch Manager, you'll get to assist the Plant Manager in managing the activities of the truck drivers assigned to that plant by scheduling and dispatching drivers to appropriate locations according to customer requests, specifications, or needs, using radios or telephones.

What You'll Do
  • Arrange for necessary repairs in order to restore service and schedules
  • Relay work orders, messages, and information to or from drivers, supervisors
  • Confer with customers or supervising personnel in order to address questions, problems, and requests for service
  • Receive or prepare work orders and prepare daily work and run schedules
  • Monitor personnel and/or equipment locations and utilization in order to coordinate service and schedules
  • Record and maintain driver files and records of customer requests, work or services performed, charges, expenses, inventory, and other dispatch information
  • Oversee all aspects shipping/receiving functions including inventory and the maintenance of inventory
What You Need
  • High School Diploma or GED Required
  • 1+ years of experience as a Dispatch Manager required
  • Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is required
  • Previous experience in transportation and/or logistics strongly preferred
What We Offer
  • Competitive Pay
  • Holiday Pay
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Long-Term Career Advancement
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, AD&D, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance for Eligible Full Time Employees
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Great Team Environment
What's It Like

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
  • Ability to work in extreme conditions to include, but not limited to, elements, heat, cold, and air particulate
  • The noise level in the work environment depends on location.
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required (eye protection, ear protection is mandatory at several locations, safety shoes)
48forty Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary is dependent on experience and can shift; however, this is our starting target range.

Targeted Salary Range

$48,000-$58,000 USD

Client-provided location(s): San Antonio, TX, USA
Job ID: 48FortySolutions-4550448005
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Leadership Training Program
    • Promote From Within
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)