Operations Supervisor

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor in Louisville, Kentucky. You will be responsible for planning and implementing efficient routing and movement of freight, managing personnel performance, and ensuring a smooth operation at the Service Center. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of the LTL transportation industry and experience managing drivers and dockworkers. This role demands excellent communication skills and the capability to handle both administrative and operational tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage personnel effectively.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to handle special assignments and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement efficient routing and movement of freight.
• Compile and measure production and service records.
• Inspect performance of personnel and improve operations.
• Review logs and confer with shift personnel.

Skills

Knowledge of the LTL/Transportation Industry

Management experience with Drivers and Dockworkers

Knowledge of surrounding 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 confer with shift personnel to ascertain pertinent scheduling, production and administrative support requirements
• Set up appointment freight deliveries
• Perform and/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
• 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 and 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.