Dispatch & Project Management

Chicago IL

Description

Coffey Bros Moving, a residential household goods mover, is now hiring Project Managers to support the Dispatch and Operations Department. The Assistant Project Manager plans, manages, directs, and coordinates all of the logistical activities and resources to facilitate and complete our moving service projects (from staffing to contracts). The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 2 years in logistical management. Experience in Quality Control and Loss Prevention a plus. Strong negotiation skills a must and can easily recruit and make good use of recourses to complete last minute job requests. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Manage daily scheduled projects including assigning personnel, equipment, and materials. Maintaining Quality Control Audits and Loss Prevention through active management of every aspect of the Dispatch Operations Department. Management of Equipment including fleet and moving equipment; including damage and repair logs. Record Keeping of projects including attendance and employee performance. Distributing daily assignments and dispatching crews timely. Management of Supplies for daily assignments; inventory equipment, tools and supplies; order and stock supplies. Manage and maintain truck fleet to ensure they comply with USDOT and ILCC regulations; conduct daily check-in / check-out, and restocking. Maintain and Manage fleet repair logs. Manage GPS fleet tracker to ensure jobs are running on schedule, screen trips for driver misconduct and keep customers informed with any delays. Work well with others and assist movers on jobs at times of short staffing. Provide ongoing leadership and coaching regarding document training, service quality, reliability, productivity, and accountability. Assist Dispatch Operations Manager in handling disciplinary concerns and taking corrective action. Must be available to work early mornings and weekends. Qualification& Previous Experience: Ability to operate a light duty box truck preferred Ability to function in a fast-paced work environment and tolerate stress. Ability to plan and organize, attention to detail, problem-solving skills. Possess courteous, yet assertive telephone personality. Must enjoy physical activity and able to lift 75lbs+ repeatedly and for long distances. Good written and verbal communication skills. Good computer skills: word, excel, and google drive apps. Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. A degree in business management, construction management, or operations preferred Drug, Alcohol, and Smoke-Free. Hours: 6:30am - 3:30pm, Monday - Saturday with 1 Sunday on a Month, 2 days off a week are rotated. Available for frequent overtime in our peak season. Peak Season: April - September, extended vacation not allowed during this time BCBS health and dental Benefits Compensation: 45k-50k base, with bonus structure make over $60k+ a year Call Tina at 872-268-7711