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Service Dispatcher Supervisor

Allegion · Elgin, IL · $75,000–$85,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 10, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you supervised a dispatch or customer service team. What did you change to make it run better?

What they are checking: Whether they have actually led a team and improved its process, not just worked in one.

Tell me about a time a customer was angry about a missed appointment. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can own a service failure, calm the customer and fix the cause.

What would you do

Stanley Access Technologies services automatic doors. A hospital's main entrance door is stuck open on a Friday evening. Walk me through how your team handles that call.

What they are checking: Whether they understand urgency, safety and customer impact, and can route the right technician fast.

A technician says they can't fit another call into their day, but the customer is important and upset. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can balance technician workload and safety with customer pressure, and find a workable option.

One of your dispatchers is often short with customers on the phone. How do you address it?

What they are checking: Whether they coach directly with specifics and follow up, rather than avoiding a hard conversation.

How would you work with the service manager and technicians when dispatch and the field don't trust each other?

What they are checking: Whether they can build trust between office and field teams, which makes or breaks a service business.

The service business is growing fast. How would you keep your team from getting overwhelmed as call volume rises?

What they are checking: Whether they think ahead about staffing, process and tools instead of just asking people to work harder.

About the work

How do you decide which service calls get a technician first when everything feels urgent?

What they are checking: Whether they have a clear, fair way to prioritize by safety, contract terms and customer impact.

What dispatch or field service software have you used, and how did you use its data to manage the team?

What they are checking: Whether they use scheduling tools and reports to manage performance, not just to book appointments.

How do you measure whether your dispatch team is doing a good job?

What they are checking: Whether they track things like response time, first-time fix and call backlog, and act on what they see.

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The full job description

As published by Allegion.

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures. Stanley Access Technologies is recognized as an industry leader in the manufacturing, installation, and servicing of automatic doors. Our growing product and service offerings have driven significant growth for our service business. Join our world class team of diligent problem solvers, innovators, fresh thinkers, and communicators who excite and inspire others. Service Dispatch Supervisor - Stanley Access Technologies, Elgin, IL Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position. What You Will Do: • Direct, remotely, the activities of 10-25 service technicians and possibly 1 dispatcher, share on call duties • Oversee and develop processes and tools to drive productivity, efficiency and customer satisfaction that will maximize revenue , and visiting new and existing customers a must . • Meet or exceed region service goals including incoming business, sales, expense/revenue ratio, service delivery, margin rates, inventory, etc. • Create an environment which achieves ultimate customer service/satisfaction while meeting/exceeding region targets. • Form high performing teams and lead regional efforts to source, hire, train and develop talent. • Provide leadership in setting and achieving Region goals in the profitable installation, maintenance and repair of Stanley products and the growth of the service direct customer base. • Analyze, develop, and implement systems and process productivity enhancements. • Direct leadership of Service Technicians, Service Dispatcher, Warehouse personnel and administrative support. • Participate actively and support all initiatives such as hiring, training and mentoring service technicians to drive efficiency. • Model, foster and drive the Stanley values including Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Vision, Stretch, Boundaryless and Speed. • Audit of all incoming work orders for accuracy, i.e., Part numbers, Door ID’s, Signatures, Customer Forms, PO numbers and NTE. • Perform half day or full day ride along, evaluate work practices and safety equipment What You Need to Succeed: • Bachelor’s degree preferred, High School diploma required • A valid state driver’s license, without restrictions, is required for this position. • A clean driving recor d • Ability to work nights and/or weekends as necessary • Proven track record of success • Ability to work in a fast paced, chaotic environment • Proven team builder and player • Strong business acumen (Drive productivity, P&L understanding, data analysis) • Demonstrated communication skills • Excellent team and interpersonal skills • Strong detail orientation • Strong computer skills (Microsoft applications, Microsoft Dynamics365 , Spreadsheets, word processing ) Additional Preferred Skills and Knowledge: • Prior field sales or field service experience • Prior experience with high involvement work teams Why Work for Us? Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if: • You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”. • You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us. • You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work! • You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths-based development, and unlocking human potential. What You’ll Get from Us: • Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy” • Unlimited Paid Time Off • A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period • Health Savings Accounts – Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses • Flexible Spending Accounts – Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses • Disability Insurance –Short-Term and Long-Term coverage, paid for by Allegion, provides income replacement for illness or injury • Life Insurance – Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage • Tuition Reimbursement • Voluntary Wellness Program – Simply complete wellness activities and earn monetary rewards • Employee Discounts through Perks at Work • Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself” • Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching Compensation: This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience. • The expected Base Salary Range : $75,000-$85,000 . The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. Apply Today! Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow’s world a safer place! Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role?  Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway . You may be just the right candidate for this role. We Celebrate Who We Are! Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team . © Allegion plc, 2023 | Block D, Iveagh Court, Harcourt Road, Dublin 2, Co. 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