Night-Shift Logistics Operations Leader

Dayton Freight Lines; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

AD&D

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and personal days

Job summary

Dayton Freight Lines in Jackson, MI seeks an Operations Supervisor to plan, schedule, coordinate and implement methods ensuring the most efficient routing and movement of customers’ freight. The role requires supervising drivers and dockworkers, adhering to DOT/OSHA rules, and partnering with the Service Center Manager to recruit, train, and develop staff.

Shift time is 12:30AM-9:30AM, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and excellent communication with customers.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the LTL/ Transportation Industry
• Has managed Drivers and Dockworkers
• Knowledge of the surrounding geographical area to the Service Center

Responsibilities

• Compile production and service records and measure conformance to standards
• Inspect and measure performance of personnel resulting in changes in work practices necessary to improve overall Service Center operations
• Review logs and reports and confers with shift personnel to ascertain pertinent scheduling, production and administrative support requirements
• Set up appointment freight deliveries
• Perform and or assists with billing, rating, manifesting and analysis of freight weight and size
• Maintain excellent communication with external and internal customers
• Assist with training, development and evaluation of production and/or clerical personnel performance and recommends or initiates documentation
• In conjunction with the Service Center Manager, recruit, qualify, interview, hire, train and develop Service Center personnel
• Ensure that Service Center premises are protected and maintained
• Assist in the investigation, reporting and initiation of corrective actions for accidents, job related injuries employee discrepancies
• Understand and apply company safety practices including DOT, EPA, ICC and OSHA rules and regulations
• Assist with the facilitation of information meetings with Service Center team members
• Effectively handle special assignments as directed

Skills

LTL knowledge

Driver management

Dockworker supervision

Local geography awareness

Job description

Dayton Freight Lines in Jackson, MI seeks an Operations Supervisor to plan, schedule, coordinate and implement methods ensuring the most efficient routing and movement of customers’ freight. The role requires supervising drivers and dockworkers, adhering to DOT/OSHA rules, and partnering with the Service Center Manager to recruit, train, and develop staff.

Shift time is 12:30AM-9:30AM, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and excellent communication with customers.