Operations Supervisor: Lead Safety, Teams & Growth

Old Dominion Freight Line; Pendergrass (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great health benefits

Vision & Dental

Disability coverage

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Training and growth opportunities

Promote from within

National career opportunities

Job summary

Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead a shift in our service center, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while meeting service objectives. You will supervise a team, coordinate loading/unloading, and collaborate with management to drive continuous improvement.

This full-time role emphasizes training, development, and leadership, with opportunities to advance within our OD family and to participate in a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Some college preferred.
• 2 years of experience with operations, preferably in the transportation industry.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of AS400 and Microsoft Office.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and enforces safety daily; trains on safety processes.
• Plans and supervises safe loading/unloading of freight.
• Teaches safe lifting techniques and enforces safety rules.
• Supervises pickups and deliveries to meet OD and customer expectations.
• Leads shift meetings; communicates schedules clearly.
• Ensures OSHA, DOT and local compliance; maintains housekeeping.
• Operates OD systems to monitor shipment locations and progress.
• Hires staff and administers disciplinary actions as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Supervisory experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

AS400

Microsoft Office

Job description

Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead a shift in our service center, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while meeting service objectives. You will supervise a team, coordinate loading/unloading, and collaborate with management to drive continuous improvement.

This full-time role emphasizes training, development, and leadership, with opportunities to advance within our OD family and to participate in a comprehensive benefits program.