Operations Supervisor

Dayton Freight Lines; Sturtevant (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable and growing organization

Competitive weekly pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Dayton Freight Lines in Sturtevant, Wisconsin is seeking an Operations Supervisor. In this role, you will oversee the planning, scheduling, and coordination of freight movement. Key responsibilities include measuring performance, ensuring efficient operations, training personnel, and maintaining communication with customers.

The ideal candidate should have knowledge of the LTL transportation industry and experience managing drivers and dockworkers. A focus on safety and operational excellence is essential. Join a stable organization offering a comprehensive benefits package and a people-centered work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing drivers and dockworkers.
• Strong understanding of the LTL/ Transportation industry.
• Familiarity with the geographical area surrounding the Service Center.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and implement freight movement methods.
• Inspect personnel performance and adapt work practices.
• Review logs and work closely with shift personnel.

Skills

Knowledge of the LTL/ Transportation Industry

Managed Drivers and Dockworkers

Knowledge of the 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

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.

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