Operations Supervisor

About the role

Dohrn Transfer is your complete Midwestern transportation partner. We offer 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide training, supervision, feedback, and discipline for hourly Operations team members
• Route City operation
• Manage the daily performance of the City Pickup and Delivery Operation for optimal safety, performance, on-time Service, cost control, and claims prevention
• Ensure On-time Delivery service in accordance with the organizational goals by ensuring pick-ups and deliveries are made timely, efficiently, and returns are kept to a minimum
• Monitor Line Haul operation
• Monitor Dock performance and efficiency and adjust manpower as needed
• Solve problems regarding lost and missing freight
• Communicate efficiently with other departments to ensure a successful operation
• Work in a safe and professional manner so as to reduce personal risks and risk 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
• Work in a positive, supportive, and cooperative way at all times
• Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

• A minimum age of 18
• High School completion or equivalent
• Valid Driver License
• Supervisory experience required
• Ability to work any shift
• Must have the knowledge and ability to perform all Operations jobs in the Terminal including Dock, Dispatch, Warehouse, and Routing

Qualifications

• Must meet all physical requirements
• Must have certification in forklift safety and hazardous material handling
• Visual acuity including regular use of a computer screen or monitor
• Ability to lift various types of materials (cartons, bags, cylinders, boxes, crates, drums, pipe, bars, rugs, etc.)
• Ability to use common material handling tools (forklifts, carts, dollies, banding machines, shrink wrap tubes, pallet jacks, tow motors)
• Ability to stand, walk, squat, push, pull, twist, carry, bend at the waist, reach, and lift both above and below waist level
• Physically capable of operating a forklift, pallet jack, load lock and two‑wheel handcart
• Required to lift, set down, slide or move weight unassisted that could exceed 80 pounds
• Able to lift 50 lbs. on a frequent basis and 100+ lbs. on an infrequent basis
• Able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time
• Able to safely enter and exit trailers, vans, flatbeds, forklifts and tractors
• Able to work around and operate motorized equipment
• Able to perform the essential functions of the job as specified
• Able to perform essential functions in extreme hot or cold temperatures and dusty dock conditions

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Detail‑oriented and organized
• Ability to multi‑task and react to change productively
• Excellent attendance

Pay

Starting from USD $60,000.00/Yr.