Freight Operations Supervisor

Dayton Freight•St Peters, MO

About The Position

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

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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