Operations Supervisor

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.

Collinsville (IL)

On-site

USD 63,000 - 77,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Stable and growing organization

Competitive weekly pay

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan, Company Match

Job summary

A leading freight transportation company is seeking an Operations Supervisor to oversee the efficient routing and movement of customer freight. In this role, you'll manage personnel, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and maintain communication with customers. Ideal candidates will possess knowledge of the LTL industry and have experience managing drivers and dockworkers. This position offers a salary of $70,000 per year along with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

Must have experience managing personnel in a transportation setting.
Ability to effectively communicate with customers and team members.
Familiarity with safety regulations including DOT, EPA, ICC, and OSHA.

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate efficient routing of freight.
Inspect and measure performance of personnel.
Review logs and confer with personnel for scheduling.
Assist with operational duties in an office and dock environment.

Skills

Knowledge of the LTL/ Transportation Industry

Managed Drivers and Dockworkers

Knowledge of geographical 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

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.

Benefits