Operations Supervisor

Dayton Freight Lines

Crest Hill (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

Quick advancement

Professional work environment

Modern facilities

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and personal days

Job summary

Dayton Freight Lines is seeking an Operations Supervisor in Crest Hill, Illinois. In this role, you will plan and coordinate freight movement, ensure efficient operations, and manage personnel. The position requires a strong understanding of the LTL/Transportation industry and experience managing drivers and dockworkers. You will oversee communication, training, and safety practices in a professional environment. The position offers a competitive salary of $70,000 per year along with comprehensive benefits.

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 personnel performance to improve Service Center operations.
Review logs and reports to ascertain scheduling and production requirements.
Set up appointment freight deliveries.
Maintain excellent communication with customers.
Assist with training and evaluating personnel performance.
Recruit, qualify, interview, hire, train, and develop Service Center personnel.
Ensure Service Center premises are protected and maintained.
Assist in investigating and reporting accidents or discrepancies.
Understand and apply company safety practices.
Handle special assignments as directed.

Skills

Knowledge of the LTL/Transportation Industry

Experience managing Drivers and Dockworkers

Knowledge of the surrounding 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.

Shifts Available:

2:00 AM - 11:00 AM
2:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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

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