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Affholder Construction has an immediate opportunity for a Dispatcher/Logistics Coordinator to join our tunnel construction team in Charleston, SC. This position is responsible for managing the daily logistics of incoming and outgoing vehicles. The ideal candidate will coordinate the scheduling, routing, and delivery of materials to various construction sites while ensuring timely and efficient transportation services. You will work closely with truck drivers, construction site supervisors, and other team members to support the successful execution of construction projects.

Responsibilities:

1. Scheduling and Dispatching:
   1. Plan and schedule daily routes for trucks to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment to construction sites.
   2. Ensure all dispatch instructions are clear and drivers understand delivery details, including timing and safety protocols.
2. Coordination:
   1. Communicate regularly with drivers to monitor their progress and provide updates on any delays, traffic, or route changes.
   2. Coordinate with the construction team to ensure that materials are delivered in alignment with project timelines.
   3. Act as the point of contact between drivers, site supervisors, and clients, providing updates and resolving issues as they arise.
   4. Verify Bill of Lading for accurate delivery of product and quantity
3. Logistics and Route Planning:
   1. Optimize routes to ensure cost-effective and timely deliveries, minimizing fuel consumption and vehicle wear.
   2. Address and resolve any logistical issues that may arise during transit, including weather delays, accidents, or road closures.
   3. Ensure compliance with transportation regulations and safety standards.
4. Customer Service:
   1. Provide excellent customer service by responding to inquiries from clients and addressing any concerns regarding delivery times or material availability.
   2. Resolve issues promptly and professionally, ensuring client satisfaction and timely project progression.
5. Problem-Solving and Decision-Making:
   1. Quickly assess and resolve any issues that may arise, including delivery delays, traffic challenges, or vehicle breakdowns.
   2. Use critical thinking to adjust schedules and reassign deliveries as necessary to keep projects on track.

• Proven experience as a dispatcher or in logistics management, preferably in the construction or transportation industry.
• Strong understanding of site requirements and transportation logistics.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to coordinate effectively with diverse teams.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of local traffic patterns and routes to optimize travel time.

• Involved in multiple facets of logistics to improve overall effectiveness of logistics planning.
• Coordinates pre-deployment planning for the provision of necessary maintenance personnel, facilities, support equipment, materiel, and services.
• Develops the logistics staff estimate, including assessment of the logistics capabilities in and the characteristics of the area of operations.

• Ten or more (10+) years' experience in logistical planning.

• Master's Degree in relevant field of study required.

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior or office work environment.
• Work involves sitting, standing, climbing stairs for prolonged periods of time.
• May require bending, stooping and lifting up to 25 lbs.

• Must have or be able to obtain required clearances.

• Involved in multiple facets of logistics to improve overall effectiveness of logistics planning.
• Coordinates pre-deployment planning for the provision of necessary maintenance personnel, facilities, support equipment, materiel, and services.
• Develops the logistics staff estimate, including assessment of the logistics capabilities in and the characteristics of the area of operations.

• Four to ten (4-10) years' experience in logistical planning.

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field of study required.

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior or office work environment.
• Work involves sitting, standing, climbing stairs for prolonged periods of time.
• May require bending, stooping and lifting up to 25 lbs.

• Must have or be able to obtain required clearances.

• Performs a variety of duties requiring knowledge and skill in applying logistics management principles, methods and techniques to meet logistics requirements.
• Has experience in several logistics areas such as supply chain, asset management, transportation, distribution, and program management support.

• Four to ten (4-10) years' experience in Logistics.
• Experience in several logistics areas such as supply chain, asset management, transportation, distribution and program management support.

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field of study required.

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior or office work environment.
• Work involves sitting, standing, climbing stairs for prolonged periods of time.
• May require bending, stooping and lifting up to 25 lbs.

• Must have or be able to obtain required clearances.

About The success and safety of every mission depends on getting needed supplies, materials and equipment at a moment's notice. The service members of the Purchasing, Supply and Logistics community make sure America's Navy has what it needs, when it needs it. Officer positions in the Supply Corps are available to college graduates, and Logistics Specialist (LS) positions are available to those without a degree. Qualifications and Requirements Officer Qualifications This Officer position requires at least a four-year degree. Degrees in business, science, technology, engineering and mathematics are preferred but not required. A graduate degree is preferred by not required. Enlisted Qualifications A high-school diploma or equivalent is required to become an Enlisted Sailor in the Logistics Specialist field. Those seeking this position must be able to work well with people in a customer service environment. Good arithmetic, verbal and writing skills, as well as recordkeeping skills, are also very important. General Qualifications All candidates must also be: U.S. citizens, willing to serve worldwide, and qualified for sea duty. General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served before or whether you've never served before. Learn more about life in the Navy at

About The success and safety of every mission depends on getting needed supplies, materials and equipment at a moment's notice. The service members of the Purchasing, Supply and Logistics community make sure America's Navy has what it needs, when it needs it. Officer positions in the Supply Corps are available to college graduates, and Logistics Specialist (LS) positions are available to those without a degree. Qualifications and Requirements Officer Qualifications This Officer position requires at least a four-year degree. Degrees in business, science, technology, engineering and mathematics are preferred but not required. A graduate degree is preferred by not required. Enlisted Qualifications A high-school diploma or equivalent is required to become an Enlisted Sailor in the Logistics Specialist field. Those seeking this position must be able to work well with people in a customer service environment. Good arithmetic, verbal and writing skills, as well as recordkeeping skills, are also very important. General Qualifications All candidates must also be: U.S. citizens, willing to serve worldwide, and qualified for sea duty. General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served before or whether you've never served before. Learn more about life in the Navy at

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Do you have a demonstrated ability to drive process improvement and lead change?

Penske Logistics is seeking a proven leader with relevant experience and skills to join our team of logistics professionals. We are seeking a candidate to provide leadership at one of our warehousing operations.

The Operations Supervisor provides direction at a single location, leading staff to ensure customer requirements are achieved while meeting our Penske goals and objectives.

In this role, Operations Supervisors will be bonus eligible based on their performance and location performance. Operations Supervisor could earn up to 12% of their base for Max Performance.

Position Summary:

Provide operational leadership to individual contributors and hourly workforce to ensure the execution of daily tasks and activities including, loading/unloading of trailers, cross-docking, and customer service operations in a manner consistent with company services and cost objectives. Supervise most processes directly including workforce and equipment scheduling. Responsible for making corrective action and disciplinary decisions up to written warning level. Involved in the hiring process and customer meetings as necessary.

Shift : This individual will be responsible for working hours across all 3 shifts and flexing their schedule. Leadership members are to be present 30 minutes prior to the start of shift and may have to work on off shift as needed. Flexibility required around the peak season, holiday, short staffed, and business needs.

Salary : $54,900-$2,700. In this role, Operations Supervisor will be bonus eligible based on their performance and location performance. Operations Supervisor could earn up to 12% of their base for Max Performance.

Major Responsibilities:

People

• Establish and sustain that all supervisors and associates are trained and competent and understand how their work relates to the customers' business objectives
• Establish and sustain that performance standards are communicated that are specific and measurable
• Interview hourly associates and provide recommendations for hire
• Monitor attendance, productivity, and other performance standards and provide coaching and counseling to associates
• Motivate and engage associates by focusing on team accomplishments and recognition
  
  

• Supervise logistics operations including customer service, freight loading and unloading, dispatch and proper documentation and procedure control
• Conduct team meetings
• Evaluate and recommend changes in preferred work methods to increase productivity of warehouse operations. Assist in new associate training
• Provide relief coverage for operational duties when associates utilize time-off or are absent from the shift
• Have a thorough working knowledge of the site's operating systems in order to ensure operational compliance and correct exception resolution
• Complete all necessary records and reports in a timely and accurate fashion
  
  

• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures such as, inventory accuracy and control, returns, damages, etc.
• Understand the relationship between decision-making and profitability
• Closely manage associates' working hours and activities to minimize overtime and to meet or exceed productivity targets
  
  

• Ensure day-to-day management and associate activities are in alignment with the location safety strategy
• Provide associates with communication, training, feedback, and direction to ensure safe performance
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies and company policies and procedures
• Conduct safety observations
  
  

• Understand the location-specific customer goals & objectives and work to meet and exceed these expectations daily
• Ensure the customer knows that we are committed to helping them meet their objectives
• Determine areas that could benefit from Continuous Improvement efforts
  
  

• Properly plan work assignments to ensure effective use of warehouse equipment
• Work with hourly associates to ensure they understand safe and efficient operation of equipment
• Work with vendors to ensure equipment is maintained
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by the manager
  
  

• 2 - 4 years related functional experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelors Degree preferred
• Strong written/oral communication skills and the ability to actively listen are required
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint required
• Must demonstrate ownership & responsibility to run the operation with a sense of urgency
• Must have ability to connect and build rapport/relationships with associates and external customers at all levels
• Must have ability to work efficiently with time management and organizational skills
• Ability to manage through a problem and think and make decisions independently
• Ability to drive process improvement and lead change
• Experience with inventory management system preferred
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening required.
  
  

• The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
  
  

• Seniority level Not Applicable

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Management and Manufacturing
• Industries Truck Transportation

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