Operations Supervisor

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable and growing organization

Competitive weekly pay

401(k) plan, Company Match

Paid holidays and vacation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc. is seeking an Operations Supervisor for the 3rd Shift to oversee efficient routing and movement of freight. This position involves planning and scheduling, as well as managing personnel's performance and training.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the LTL transportation industry and experience managing dockworkers. Benefits include competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for quick advancement.

Qualifications

• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, coordinate and implement methods for efficient routing.
• Inspect performance of personnel and recommend improvements.
• Maintain communication with customers.
• Recruit and train Service Center personnel.

Skills

Knowledge of the LTL/Transportation Industry

Management of Drivers and Dockworkers

Fluency in English

Knowledge of surrounding geographical area

Job description

3rd Shift | 9:00 PM - 6:00 AM

During training/cross‑training hours could vary.

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

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

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.