Operations Supervisor: Lead Safety, Efficiency & Team

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 77,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision & Dental

Disability insurance

401k match

Job summary

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead a dedicated team in a fast-paced, safety-driven environment. You’ll oversee daily freight planning, loading/unloading, and coaching staff to deliver OD’s premium service and meet company objectives.

This role emphasizes teamwork, continuous improvement, and using OD’s systems to monitor shipments, communicate with customers, and drive performance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Some college preferred.
• 2 years of experience with operations, preferably in transportation.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and evaluates safety of each employee daily and trains on safety processes.
• Oversees safe and efficient planning, loading and unloading of freight.
• Supervises lifting techniques and enforces safety practices.
• Maintains shift housekeeping for safety and productivity.
• Manages pickups and deliveries; ensures proper utilization of staff and equipment.
• Works with Service Center management to meet business objectives.
• Provides instruction and ideas for improving operations within the shift.
• Offers feedback on ROI, MPH, stops per hour, and on-time performance.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, federal safety regulations and OSHA/DOT rules.
• Verifies proper loading of trailers for safe transport.
• Drives continuous improvement in service center operations.
• Uses AS400, BLU, DYMS and other systems to monitor freight movement.
• Completes forklift training and operates forklift as needed.
• Conducts daily shift meetings and communicates schedules to staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

AS400

Microsoft Office

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Job description

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead a dedicated team in a fast-paced, safety-driven environment. You’ll oversee daily freight planning, loading/unloading, and coaching staff to deliver OD’s premium service and meet company objectives.

This role emphasizes teamwork, continuous improvement, and using OD’s systems to monitor shipments, communicate with customers, and drive performance.