Operations Supervisor | 3rd Shift

Dayton Freight Lines; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid holidays

401(k) plan, Company Match

Job summary

Dayton Freight Lines in Rockford, Illinois, is seeking an Operations Supervisor for the 3rd shift. The role involves planning, scheduling, and coordinating freight movement efficiently. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of the LTL/Transportation industry and experience managing drivers and dockworkers. This position offers a starting pay of $70,000 per year plus benefits including health, dental, vision, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan. Join a stable and growing organization that values a professional work environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the LTL/ Transportation Industry.
• Experience managing Drivers and Dockworkers.
• Fluency in English necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and implement methods for efficient freight routing.
• Compile production and service records to measure standards.
• Maintain excellent communication with external and internal customers.
• Assist in training and evaluation of personnel.

Skills

Knowledge of the LTL/ Transportation Industry

Management experience with Drivers and Dockworkers

Fluency in English

Knowledge of geographical area

Job description

Overview

***Shift Available: 3rd Shift

• 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 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
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Fluent in English

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, etc.
• Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days
• 401(k) plan, Company Match

Starting Pay: $70,000 per year. This amount reflects total compensation (base + bonus).

Pay does vary depending on relevant industry experience.