Operations Supervisor

Dayton Freight Lines; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid holidays and vacation

Professional work environment

Opportunity for quick advancement

Job summary

Dayton Freight Lines is seeking an Operations Supervisor for their 3rd shift position in Perrysburg, Ohio. This role involves planning and coordinating freight operations, managing personnel, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

The successful candidate will have a solid background in LTL transportation and management experience, along with a strong understanding of the local area. Join a stable organization that offers competitive pay and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience in the LTL/Transportation industry is essential.
• Prior management experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of the local geographical area.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate freight operations.
• Inspect performance of personnel and operations.
• Maintain communication with customers and staff.
• Assist in recruitment and training of staff.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of the LTL/Transportation Industry

Managed Drivers and Dockworkers

Knowledge of surrounding geographical area

Job description

Overview

***This is a 3rd Shift Position***

• 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

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 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

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

***This is a 3rd Shift Position***

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.