Operations Supervisor

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.; North Ridgeville (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable and growing organization

Competitive weekly pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc. is seeking an Operations Supervisor in North Ridgeville, Ohio. In this role, you will plan and coordinate methods to ensure efficient freight routing and movement. Responsibilities include measuring performance, reviewing logs, maintaining communication with customers, and assisting in training personnel.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of the LTL/ Transportation industry and experience managing drivers and dockworkers. The position comes with a comprehensive benefits package and a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of DOT, EPA, ICC and OSHA safety practices.
• Ability to compile production and service records.
• Experience in evaluating personnel performance and initiating corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Compile and measure production and service records.
• Inspect and measure performance of personnel.
• Review logs and confer with shift personnel for scheduling.
• Maintain communication with external and internal customers.
• Assist with training and evaluating service center personnel.
• Recruit, qualify, and train service center personnel.

Skills

Knowledge of the LTL/ Transportation Industry

Managed 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 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

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.