Operations Supervisor

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.; Huber Heights (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc. is hiring in Huber Heights, Ohio. This role involves planning and implementing methods for the efficient movement of freight and overseeing personnel performance in the Service Center.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the LTL/Transportation industry and experience managing teams. The position offers competitive weekly pay, benefits including health, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the LTL/Transportation Industry.
• Experience managing drivers and dockworkers.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States and at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement methods for efficient routing and movement of freight.
• Inspect and measure performance of personnel.
• Maintain communication with internal and external customers.
• Recruit and train Service Center personnel.

Skills

Knowledge of the LTL/Transportation Industry

Experience managing drivers and dockworkers

Knowledge of the geographic area surrounding the Service Center

Fluent in English

Job description

Overview

A stable and growing organization offering competitive weekly pay, quick advancement, a professional, positive, people‑centered work environment, modern facilities, clean late‑model equipment, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, AD&D, paid holidays, vacation, personal days, 401(k) plan with company match.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, coordinate and implement methods and procedures to ensure 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 scheduling, production and administrative support requirements.
• Set up appointment freight deliveries.
• Perform 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.
• Recruit, qualify, interview, hire, train and develop Service Center personnel in conjunction with the Service Center Manager.
• Ensure Service Center premises are protected and maintained.
• Assist in investigating, reporting and initiating corrective actions for accidents, job‑related injuries and employee discrepancies.
• Apply company safety practices including DOT, EPA, ICC and OSHA rules and regulations.
• Facilitate information meetings with Service Center team members.
• Effectively handle special assignments as directed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the LTL/Transportation Industry.
• Experience managing drivers and dockworkers.
• Knowledge of the geographic area surrounding the Service Center.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States and at least 18 years of age.
• Fluent in English.

Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to perform 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. 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, 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