Dispatcher Ready Mix Concrete

Shafer Redi-Mix Inc. – Concrete Division, part of the Shafer Companies, is a leading supplier of ready mix concrete, concrete block, rebar and building materials in the State of Michigan, providing the highest product quality and service in the construction industry. With headquarters in Albion, MI, and operations in five key Michigan markets, Shafer Redi-Mix Inc. provides municipalities, developers, architects, engineers, contractors, builders and suppliers a wide variety of construction materials and products. Our employees make Shafer Redi-Mix Inc. a great place to work. We promote a strong safety culture, where employees take responsibility for their own safety.

Established in 1981, Shafer Redi-Mix Inc. is a supplier of ready mix concrete, concrete block, aggregates and other building materials in Michigan. Our employees have extensive experience in the industry. We operate with an intense local focus. For our customers this means doing business how you prefer – with local leadership making local decisions. This also means better service, better quality products and a lot less bureaucracy. Are you a Ready-Mix Dispatch professional looking for a change or have other experience that would help our Organization?

The Dispatcher is responsible for managing the daily customer service and dispatch functions for the ready-mix plants.

The focus in this role is to exceed the customer and company requirements for Customer Service, Quality, and Efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule, dispatch and monitor truck activity


• Perform daily equipment walk around and site inspections


• Communicate with QC personnel and make required adjustments to mixes


• Monitor inventory levels

Qualifications (Education/Experience) and Required Skills:

3 to 5 years prior experience in the ready mix industry. Prefer prior dispatch experience

• Ready Mix experience preferred.


• Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form.


• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.


• Good communication and motivational skills.


• Must be able to work well under pressure.


• Experience using Sysdyne software, preferred.


• Microsoft Word and Excel applications experience and use.

What Shafer Redi-Mix Inc. Offers You

• Competitive base pay 


• Comprehensive medical, and disability benefits programs


• Group Term Life Insurance for employee


• Group retirement savings program


• Vacation pay and Holiday pay


• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About the Shafer Companies

Shafer is a great place to grow! If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Please complete your online application and profile which will be sent directly to the appropriate Hiring Manager. Thank you for your interest in the Shafer family!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Based on experience