Supervisor, Operations I - ABF Freight

ABF Freight System•Dayton, OH

About The Position

The Supervisor, Operations I oversees the daily operations of a Service Center and ensures the work is performed according to approved Company procedures, standards, and specification. This position supervises all activities of Service Center employees, supports personnel engaged in loading and unloading activities, and requires a hands-on leadership approach to ensure operational efficiency, maintain compliance with labor agreements, and foster a culture of safety and productivity. This position includes working both indoors and outdoors, often in varying weather conditions.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED, preferred Bachelor's degree preferred but not required. Experience may be used in place of education.
2 years leadership experience, preferred Transportation experience preferred but not required.
General computer knowledge, preferred
General knowledge of freight, transportation regulations, safety standards, and proper freight handling techniques, preferred
Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills, required
Ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently, as well as strong organizational and time management skills, preferred
Shift days and hours required for this position vary by location and may include days, nights, and/or weekends. Being able to work the required hours at this location will be considered a minimum requirement.
This position is in a dock environment with exposure to varied weather conditions and noise.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
Transportation experience preferred but not required.
General computer knowledge, preferred
General knowledge of freight, transportation regulations, safety standards, and proper freight handling techniques, preferred
Ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently, as well as strong organizational and time management skills, preferred

Responsibilities

Other duties and projects, as assigned.
Assign job tasks to all workers according to unloading and loading schedules.
Communicate job assignments and monitor performance by coordinating with all employees, ensuring direction is clear and concise.
Provide a clean, safe working environment for all personnel and visiting customers.
Provide positive and constructive feedback to employees.
Maintain a positive attitude in a highly intense environment.
Plan, supervise, and control available resources associated with the timely, damage-free, and safe loading/unloading of freight on assigned shifts.
Support our values driven culture focused on creativity, integrity, collaboration, growth, excellence, and wellness.
Maintain appropriate load plans and ensure proper load balance for safe vehicle operation.
Build relationships and positive communications with all business partners to ensure customers' and company's service standards are met.
Provide training, analyses, performance feedback, and disciplinary recommendations, as needed.
Work in a team setting to accomplish department goals.
Foster safe handling, loading, unloading, and storage of hazardous materials.