Logistics Operations Supervisor

Lynden Incorporated; Fife, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lynden Transport is seeking an Operations Assistant to supervise and coordinate service center activities, including pick-up, delivery, and linehaul operations. The role emphasizes safety, paperwork, and customer service within the local center, with opportunities for development and career growth.

The position requires a Bachelor’s or equivalent experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks, supervise staff, and meet regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business management or transportation studies from a four-year college or university; or Three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as hazardous materials shipping regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, volume, and density.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to work with others.
• Must be able to type and/or use keyboard efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates service center activities including off-loading and outbound loading of trailers, and dock/yard supervision.
• Coordinates and helps perform all service center activities including receiving, loading, delivery, dispatching and records.
• Supports development through coaching, training and performance feedback; communicates with customers and management.
• Enforces safety regulations and compliance with hazardous materials handling and Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations.
• Analyzes work requirements to propose changes increasing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Performs customer service tasks such as tracing shipments and providing status and proof of delivery.
• Maintains records in the company computer system and assists with calculations and invoicing as needed.
• Ability to travel throughout the service center and office facility when required.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Teamwork

Typing

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management or transportation studies

Job description

Lynden Transport is seeking an Operations Assistant to supervise and coordinate service center activities, including pick-up, delivery, and linehaul operations. The role emphasizes safety, paperwork, and customer service within the local center, with opportunities for development and career growth.

The position requires a Bachelor’s or equivalent experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks, supervise staff, and meet regulatory requirements.