Manager Ready Mix Logistics

The Dolese Promise is built on a foundation of integrity driven by our passion for quality, safety, and reliability. We are one of Oklahoma's most respected employee-owned companies because of our people and our values. We strongly believe in positively impacting our communities through our products, our actions, and our financial support.

Being a part of the Dolese team affords a unique opportunity to join an organization that rewards its owners through profit sharing. Our employees are one of our most important resources, which is why we promise to deliver.

Dolese Delivers:

- Stable Foundation

- Treat with Respect

- Safe Environments

- Employee Focus

JOB SUMMARY

Grow your career with a company built on Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, and Stewardship. As a Logistics Manager – Ready Mix at Dolese, you will be responsible for leading and optimizing Ready Mix dispatch and delivery coordination within an assigned division or market. This role ensures the safe, timely, and efficient delivery of ready-mix concrete products by aligning dispatch execution with customer schedules, production capacity, and operational priorities.

The Logistics Manager provides leadership to Logistics Supervisor(s) and personnel and serves as a key operational partner to Ready Mix Sales, Plant Operations, Quality Control, and other internal teams. This position plays a critical role in balancing customer service expectations, operational efficiency, and business objectives in a fast‑paced, time‑sensitive environment.

WHY JOIN US

We are people, building communities from the ground up. For our employees, we are focused on building careers. Joining our team means:

- Stability & Legacy: Be part of a company with more than a century of success of success, operational excellence, and a strong commitment to our employees.

- Growth Opportunities: Lead a critical operational function with opportunities to develop leadership, operational, and business acumen within Ready Mix operations.

- Impactful Work: Directly influence customer satisfaction, delivery reliability, and daily production success.

- Supportive Culture: Our employees support one another and our customers through our service values: Champion Kindness, Incite Enthusiasm, Build Relationships, and Provide Innovative Solutions. We value collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Dispatch & Logistics Operations

- Lead daily Ready Mix dispatch operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable delivery of concrete products in accordance with customer schedules and operational priorities.

- Oversee delivery sequencing and resource utilization to maximize efficiency while maintaining service expectations.

- Monitor dispatch activity and adjust plans in real time to respond to production changes, weather impacts, customer needs, and other operational constraints.

- Ensure logistics execution aligns with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements applicable to delivery operations.

Leadership & Team Development

- Manage and develop Logistics Supervisor, providing clear direction, coaching, and performance feedback.

- Support the hiring, onboarding, training, and development of dispatch personnel.

- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

- Ensure appropriate staffing levels and coverage to support fluctuating demand and peak operating periods.

Cross‑Functional Coordination

- Partner closely with Ready Mix Sales, Plant Operations, Quality Control, and other internal stakeholders to align delivery plans with production capacity and customer commitments.

- Serve as a primary escalation point for complex delivery or service issues and ensure timely resolution.

- Communicate operational constraints, schedule adjustments, and service impacts clearly and professionally.

Performance Management & Improvement

- Establish and monitor key performance indicators related to delivery reliability, fleet utilization, service levels, and labor efficiency.

- Prepare and maintain reports related to delivery performance, customer service outcomes, and operational efficiency.

- Identify trends and opportunities for improvement and implement process enhancements to improve reliability, efficiency, and customer experience.

Business Alignment

- Execute logistics objectives in alignment with divisional and operational goals established by leadership.

- Translate business priorities into actionable plans for dispatch teams.

- Contribute operational insights and recommendations to management to support informed decision‑making.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

- High school diploma or GED required; additional education in logistics, operations, or business preferred.

- Minimum of five (5) years of dispatch, logistics, or scheduling within Ready Mix concrete or a similarly time‑sensitive delivery environment.

- Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory or people leadership experience, preferably overseeing dispatch or operations teams.

- Ready Mix concrete industry experience strongly preferred.

- Multi-plant or multi-location dispatch management experience.

- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Strong working knowledge of Ready Mix dispatch operations and delivery logistics.

- Experience with dispatch/logistics software (e.g., Command Alkon, Apex, Track It, Haul It, or similar systems).

- Ability to analyze operational data and apply insights to improve performance.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.

- Customer‑focused mindset with demonstrated problem‑solving capability.

- Ability to prioritize, adapt, and perform effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

- Professional demeanor with the ability to build credibility and trust with internal and external stakeholders.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

- Ability to lift, push, or pull objects of various dimensions up to 30 lbs. of weight occasionally.

- Ability to perform primarily sedentary work and tolerate prolonged standing, sitting, and walking.

- Ability to perform repetitive motions such as typing and data entry using a keyboard and mouse.

- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

EEO Statement:

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetics, marital or protected veteran status. Dolese provides 'reasonable accommodations' to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application process please contact the Human Resources Director.