Full Time Supervisor/Planner

Dohrn Transfer is your complete Midwestern transportation partner, offering less-than-truckload, truckload, and value-added services throughout our 10-state service area. Our family-operated company provides the attention and flexibility that only a regional carrier can, backed by excellence in service and powerful logistical tools.

About the role

We are seeking a Supervisor/Planner at our Northlake, IL Terminal to provide training, supervision, feedback, and discipline for hourly Operations team members and manage the daily performance of the City Pickup and Delivery Operation.

Responsibilities

• Route City operation and manage daily performance for optimal safety, on-time service, cost control, and claims prevention
• Ensure on-time delivery service by coordinating timely pick-ups and deliveries while minimizing returns
• Monitor Line Haul and Dock performance, adjusting manpower as needed for efficiency
• Solve problems regarding lost and missing freight
• Communicate efficiently with other departments to ensure a successful operation
• Work in a safe and professional manner to reduce personal risks and risks to fellow employees
• Report all facility problems to the Facility Maintenance Department
• Comply with federal, state, and company regulations
• Process all paperwork daily associated with the execution of the job
• Perform other duties as needed, including all Operations jobs in the Terminal (Dock, Dispatch, Warehouse, and Routing)

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18
• High school completion or equivalent
• Valid Driver License
• Supervisory experience required
• Knowledge and ability to perform all Operations jobs in the Terminal, including Dock, Dispatch, Warehouse, and Routing
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Certification in forklift safety and hazardous material handling
• Ability to multi-task and react to change productively
• Excellent attendance

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Visual acuity, including regular use of a computer screen or monitor
• Lifting various materials such as cartons, bags, cylinders, boxes, crates, drums, pipe, bars, rugs, etc.
• Use of common material handling tools: forklifts, carts, dollies, banding machines, shrink wrap tubes, pallet jacks, and tow motors
• Standing, walking, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, carrying, bending at the waist, reaching, and lifting both above and below waist level
• Physically capable of operating a forklift, pallet jack, load lock, and two-wheel handcart
• Must be able to lift up, set down, slide, or move weight unassisted that could exceed 80 pounds
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. on a frequent basis and 100+ lbs. on an infrequent basis
• Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to safely enter and exit trailers, vans, flatbeds, forklifts, and tractors
• Ability to work around and operate motorized equipment
• May be exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures and dusty conditions in the dock environment

Pay

Starting from USD $65,000.00 per year.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 8:00 PM start time.