Operations Supervisor

Dayton Freight Lines; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations Supervisor to enhance freight routing and service center operations. This role involves planning, scheduling, and implementing efficient methods for the movement of freight, ensuring exceptional service quality. You will be responsible for managing personnel, maintaining communication with customers, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Join a stable and growing organization that values a professional, positive work environment and offers opportunities for quick advancement. If you have a passion for logistics and a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and personal days

401(k) plan with Company Match

Professional work environment

Modern facilities

Clean, late model equipment

Qualifications

• Must be legally eligible to work in the US and at least 18 years old.
• Experience in managing personnel and knowledge of transportation industry required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement methods for efficient routing and movement of freight.
• Inspect performance and assist in training of personnel.
• Maintain communication with customers and ensure safety practices are followed.

Skills

Knowledge of the LTL/Transportation Industry

Experience managing Drivers and Dockworkers

Knowledge of the surrounding geographical area

Fluent in English

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

• 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

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
• Experience managing Drivers and Dockworkers
• Knowledge of the surrounding geographical area of 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