Operations Supervisor

Dayton Freight Lines; Greenwood (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable and growing organization

Competitive weekly pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and personal days

Job summary

Dayton Freight Lines in Greenwood, Indiana, is seeking an Operations Supervisor for the 3rd Shift. This role involves planning, scheduling, and coordinating efficient freight routing while leading a team of Drivers and Dockworkers.

Key responsibilities include managing production records, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and facilitating team training. The position offers a supportive, people-centered work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the LTL/ Transportation Industry is essential.
• Experience in managing Drivers and Dockworkers.
• Familiarity with the geographical area to the Service Center is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, coordinate and implement methods for freight routing.
• Compile production records and measure conformance to standards.
• Inspect performance of personnel and initiate necessary changes.

Skills

Knowledge of the LTL/ Transportation Industry

Managed Drivers and Dockworkers

Knowledge of surrounding geographical area

Job description

Overview

***Shift Available: 3rd Shift

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

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