Operations Supervisor

Dayton Freight Lines; Des Plaines (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

Job summary

Dayton Freight Lines in Des Plaines, Illinois, is hiring an Operations Supervisor to oversee the efficient routing and movement of freight. The ideal candidate will manage drivers and dockworkers, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and maintain communication with customers. A knowledge of the LTL/Transportation industry is essential. The position offers a competitive starting salary of $70,000 per year and a full benefits package including health insurance and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the LTL/Transportation Industry.
• Has managed Drivers and Dockworkers.
• Knowledge of the surrounding geographical area to the Service Center.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States; must be at least 18 years of age.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and implement methods for efficient routing of freight.
• Compile production and service records and measure conformance to standards.
• Inspect and measure performance of personnel for service center operations.
• Maintain communication with customers and assist in training personnel.

Job description

Overview

• 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

Responsibilities

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.

• 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
• Legally eligible to work in the United StatesMust be at least 18 years of age
• Fluent in English

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

• 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.