Operations Supervisor

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid holidays and vacation

Quick advancement opportunities

Professional work environment

Modern facilities and clean equipment

Job summary

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc. seeks an Operations Supervisor based in Altoona, Iowa. This role involves planning and implementing efficient routing and movement of freight while ensuring compliance with safety practices. Responsibilities include overseeing operational processes, managing personnel, and maintaining communication with clients.

Our ideal candidate has a strong background in LTL transportation and experience in team management. Enjoy competitive pay and a supportive work environment with room for growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the LTL transportation sector.
• Capability to manage and develop personnel.
• Familiarity with geographical aspects related to the Service Center.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and implement freight routing methods.
• Inspect personnel performance for operational improvements.
• Compile records to ensure standards are met.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers.

Skills

Knowledge of the LTL/Transportation Industry

Management of Drivers and Dockworkers

Geographical knowledge of Service Center area

Job description

Overview

As an Operations Supervisor, you will plan, schedule, coordinate and implement methods and procedures that will ensure the most efficient and economical routing and movement of customers’ freight in an error‑free manner.

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 confer with shift personnel to ascertain pertinent scheduling, production and administrative support requirements
• Set up appointment freight deliveries
• Perform and or assist 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 recommend or initiate 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 and 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

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Stable and growing organization
• Competitive weekly pay
• Quick advancement
• Professional, positive and people‑centered work environment
• Modern facilities
• Clean, late‑model equipment
• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k), etc.
• Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days

Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to perform a combination of administrative and operational duties in an office and dock environment. Duties may include standing and walking for extended periods, pushing or pulling equipment, operating material‑handling equipment, and occasionally assisting with physical dock tasks such as handling freight and related materials.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.