Operations Supervisor

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.; Arcola (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision

Paid holidays (8)

Paid vacation and personal days

401(k) plan, Company Match

Quick advancement

Modern facilities

Clean, late-model equipment

Job summary

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc. is seeking an Operations Supervisor in Arcola, Illinois. This role involves planning and coordinating the efficient routing and movement of freight. Candidates should have knowledge of the LTL/Transportation industry and experience in managing drivers and dockworkers.

The position offers a competitive starting pay of $70,000 per year along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan. This is an opportunity to work in a stable, growing organization with a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the LTL/ Transportation Industry.
• Experience managing Drivers and Dockworkers.
• Knowledge of the geographical area surrounding the Service Center.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, coordinate freight routing and movement.
• Compile production records and measure conformance.
• Inspect and measure performance of personnel.
• Assist with billing, rating, manifesting of freight.
• Maintain communication with customers.
• Assist with training and evaluation of personnel.

Skills

Knowledge of the LTL/ Transportation Industry

Management of Drivers and Dockworkers

Knowledge of the geographical area

Job description

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 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, etc.
• Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days
• 401(k) plan, Company Match

Starting Pay: $70,000 per year. This amount reflects total compensation (base + bonus). Pay does vary depending on relevant industry experience.

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.