Operations Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Company match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Personal days

Modern facilities

Clean, late-model equipment

Job summary

Dayton Freight Lines is seeking an Operations Supervisor in Illinois to plan, coordinate and optimize freight movements. You will work with drivers, dockworkers and clerical staff to ensure efficient routing, timely deliveries and accurate billing.

The role requires hands-on supervision, performance measurement, and safety compliance with DOT/ OSHA standards. You will train and develop staff, coordinate service center activities, and maintain strong customer communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in the LTL/ transportation sector.
• Experience supervising drivers and dockworkers.
• Familiarity with the surrounding service center region.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, coordinate and implement methods for efficient routing and movement of freight.
• Compile production and service records and measure conformance to standards.
• Inspect performance and coordinate with shift personnel to support scheduling and admin needs.
• Set up appointment freight deliveries and assist with billing, rating and manifesting.
• Maintain communication with internal and external customers and support training of staff.
• Assist in recruitment, interviewing, and development of service center personnel.
• Ensure premises safety and compliance with DOT, EPA, ICC and OSHA rules.

Skills

Knowledge of LTL industry

Managed drivers and dockworkers

Geographical knowledge of service 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 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

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.