at WILLIAMS SCOTSMAN INC in Elgin, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Dispatcher
Date:
Jun 17, 2024
Location:
Elgin, IL, US, 60120
Company:
WillScot | Mobile Mini
Req ID:
51670
At WillScot Mobile Mini (NASDAQ WSC), our 4000+ people are at the heart of everything we do. In addition to providing industry-leading pay and benefits, we provide opportunities for development and upward mobility, while investing in the communities we serve. We are the undisputed leader in providing innovative exible workspace and portable storage solutions, serving an incredible range of customers across all industries from 240+ locations across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Our values are our foundation. We constantly strive to diversify our teams to ensure we have the best and brightest talent.We're deeply committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where each person can contribute while being their authentic self. For more about WillScot Mobile Mini and who we are, click here. Build your future with us!
ABOUT THE JOB:
The Dispatcher will own all aspects of the transactional logistics schedule and office responsibilities for their assigned territory including supervised personnel. They will be a key decision maker in determining which transportation means (in-house or vendor partners), is optimal for both cost and time efficiency for delivery, return, installation, service, removal or relocation of units. This position will have direct impact on key performance metrics such as on-time delivery, customer satisfaction, office management and team planning. A successful Dispatcher will adhere to WSMM safety policies, relevant state and regional laws and regulations. The Dispatcher will maintain excellent service standards, respond efficiently to customer inquiries, strive for high customer satisfaction and excel in WSMM Core Values of Collaboration, Empowerment, Excellence, and Innovation.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
Environment, Health & Safety
Conducts business in compliance with all Environmental Health & Safety Policies.
Conducts periodic safety meetings as well as updating safety documents and logs.
Manages employee health and safety through creating a safe workplace with Safety Save, training and observations, and regularly scheduled assessments.
Ensures operating standards are conducted; supported by robust training and communication actions
Supervisory Responsibilities
Provides direct and indirect managerial oversight by assigning tasks, daily assignments and other daily duties to include, as applicable:
Drivers
Field Service Techs
Set Up Crews
Transportation Coordinators
Branch Coordinator
This role will manage tasks, daily assignments and other daily duties for temporary workers and contractors as appropriate.
This role owns DOT compliance within an assigned territory
Fleet & Efficient Use of Resources
Sets daily/weekly/monthly priorities for the team
Schedule and assigns in-house or vendor drivers in direct support of 100% on-time pick-up and delivery targets and achievement of delivery & installation profit margin
Schedules and assigns services and maintenance calls supporting customers on rent
Reviews next day/week/month deliveries and pick-ups and develops a dispatch plan
Load level volume with end to end customer communication
Create and receive purchase orders for all transport vendors; arrange for permits, and set up pilot cars and escorts where required for delivery, return, and relocation of unit
Coordinate employees, or vendors and contractors for timely completion of complex installation and removal
Monitors digital tracking to update customer orders, delivery schedules, and communicate with customers, WS employees & vendors
Ensures Drivers collect appropriate documentation and signatures related to delivery/pick-up of units
Ensure drivers document damages at retrieval and return
Monitors and documents DVIR and preventative maintenance files
Ensures all daily/weekly/monthly paperwork is completed, recorded and filed
The ability to tracks drivers / venders through digital applications for on time excellence
Works to schedule deliveries/pick-ups outside of current dispatch schedule as appropriate
Assists Drivers in change of schedule or route issues, when necessary
Communicates with customers to assist in scheduling daily/weekly/month activities
Confirm site readiness, delivery access and permitting
Define and maintain office/administrative... For full info follow application link.
WillScot Mobile Mini is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion and other terms and conditions of employment. WillScot Mobile Mini takes affirmative action in support of this policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, disabled, and veterans.
