Operations Supervisor

Dayton Freight Lines; Hermantown (MN); 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 and vacation

Job summary

Dayton Freight Lines is looking for an Operations Supervisor in Hermantown, MN. You will be responsible for efficiently routing and moving customers’ freight, ensuring excellent service. The role includes planning and scheduling, managing operational performance, and training personnel.

This position offers a competitive weekly pay, a modern work environment, and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental, and 401(k) plans.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the LTL/Transportation Industry.
• Experience managing Drivers and Dockworkers.
• Familiarity with the surrounding geographical area.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate freight routing.
• Compile and measure production and service standards.
• Train and develop Service Center personnel.

Skills

Knowledge of the LTL/Transportation Industry

Management of Drivers and Dockworkers

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

Physical Demands

* 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.