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Dispatch Manager
Job Location:
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
8 August 2026 (2 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
5 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Overview:
This position is responsible for coordinating scheduling and managing Local Route Drivers in the pick-up and delivery of Nationwide gear in a safe efficient and timely manner. This position will report to the Director of Logistics.
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Dispatching related responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Interpersonal and managerial responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Technical Competencies:
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position supervises all Local Route Drivers.
Work Environment:
Work is regularly performed in a combination of office and warehouse environments and is regularly exposed to heavy machinery and noise.
Physical Demands:
Walk sit stand bend lift and move continuously during work hours. Is subject to lifting over 10 pounds.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of office operation are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 6:00pm. Occasional evening and weekend work are required as job duties demand.
Travel:
Travel to Nationwide locations annually for training or as needed to provide driver training assist with hiring or any other driver/truck needs that arise. Estimated 20% of travel.
Required Education and Experience:
Preferred Education and Experience:
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
This position is responsible for coordinating scheduling and managing Local Route Drivers in the pick-up and delivery of Nationwide gear in a safe efficient and timely manner. This position will report to the Director of Logistics.
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Dispatching related responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Schedule and supervise drivers on shipments by working with clients customer service and logistics to set appointments that meet the clients needs while accommodating the drivers schedule.
- Provide drivers with necessary documents contacts or delivery information to complete their pickups or deliveries.
- Follow up with drivers to ensure necessary shipment documents are completed specific shipment related information collected and transfer shipments are processed by the warehouse.
- Be the drivers main point of contact for any questions/issues regarding shipments or Nationwide in general.
- Collect any driver feedback and work with appropriate parties to resolve any issues or conflicts that mayarise.
- Monitors Drivers working hours to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
- Oversees maintenance and repair schedules for all vehicles.
- Responsible for driver-related reporting requests such as tracking costs safety checks driver logs etc.
- Provide additional support to Logistics as needed.
- Responsibility for any Ad hoc projects as initiated by the Director of Logistics
Interpersonal and managerial responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Enforcing company Handbook policies and procedures.
- Interviewing and hiring personnel.
- Training new employees.
- Planning assigning and directing work.
- Establishing goals to align with overall business objectives.
- Appraising employee performance and providing feedback.
- Rewarding and disciplining employees.
- Address inter and intra-departmental complaints and resolve problems.
Technical Competencies:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills to prepare and assign routes
- Strong leadership skills to ensure drivers compliance with direction and assignments
- Basic understanding of geographical areas and mapping programs to facilitate efficient routing
- Proficient with or able to quickly learn dispatch and recordkeeping systems
- Ability to work at a fast pace under pressure
- Thorough understanding of the shipping and logistics industry
- Broad telephone and email handling and response etiquette
- Broad time management skills
- Basic web research & information management skills
- Basic Microsoft Office skills (Excel PowerPoint Outlook Word)
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position supervises all Local Route Drivers.
Work Environment:
Work is regularly performed in a combination of office and warehouse environments and is regularly exposed to heavy machinery and noise.
Physical Demands:
Walk sit stand bend lift and move continuously during work hours. Is subject to lifting over 10 pounds.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of office operation are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 6:00pm. Occasional evening and weekend work are required as job duties demand.
Travel:
Travel to Nationwide locations annually for training or as needed to provide driver training assist with hiring or any other driver/truck needs that arise. Estimated 20% of travel.
Required Education and Experience:
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience performing dispatching responsibilities
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a Logistics and Fulfillment related environment
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education and Experience:
- 3 years of experience performing dispatching responsibilities
- 3 years of experience in a Logistics and Fulfillment related environment
- Associates degree in Logistics Transportation or industry-related Certification
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Nationwide Video provides professional AV rentals of unmatched quality. known for largest and most reliable projectors but offerings Include Audio, Video, LED, Cameras, Media Servers, Computers & more.
