Operations Supervisor

Dayton Freight Lines; Illinois; On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Paid holidays and vacation

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Dayton Freight Lines is hiring an Operations Supervisor in Illinois to efficiently manage the movement of freight. Responsibilities include planning and scheduling freight operations while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

The suitable candidate will have strong management experience and knowledge of the transportation industry. The position offers a competitive starting salary of $70,000 per year, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for quick advancement in a stable environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in the LTL/Transportation industry is essential.
• Management experience with drivers and dockworkers is required.
• Familiarity with geographical area around the Service Center.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and implement freight methods.
• Compile production records and measure conformance to standards.
• Inspect performance of personnel and recommend changes.
• Maintain communication with internal and external customers.
• Assist in hiring, training, and developing Service Center personnel.

Skills

Knowledge of the LTL/ Transportation Industry

Management of Drivers and Dockworkers

Geographical knowledge of the surrounding 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, 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.

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.