Operations ManagerDayton Freight Lines, Inc. • Perrysburg, OH, US
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Operations Manager
Dayton Freight Lines, Inc. • Perrysburg, OH, US
2 days ago
Job type
Full-time
Job description
Operations Manager – Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.
Overview
Stable and growing organization
Competitive weekly pay
Quick advancement
Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
Modern facilities
Clean, late model equipment
Comprehensive benefits package : Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k), etc.
Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days
Responsibilities
Operations Managers develop methods and procedures for the most efficient and economical routing and movement of customers' freight in an error-free manner as well as within established service center budget guidelines.
Utilize T.E.A.M. System for P&D and Dock Operations as well as trailer utilization report to maximize resource (i.e., company assets, equipment, personnel) capabilities.
Prepare and compile daily, weekly, monthly production and service records and measure conformance to stated service center objectives.
Observe, inspect and measure proficiencies in service center personnel to determine changes in work practices and / or procedures necessary to improve overall service center operations.
Review logs and reports and confer with shift supervisory personnel to ascertain scheduling, production and administrative support function requirements.
Maintain superior internal and external customer relations, consistent with company policies.
Receive constructive criticism and praise in a business-like fashion and maintain a professional, positive attitude.
Assist in the training, development and evaluation of all supervisory and production personnel work performance and recommends or initiates personnel records documentation.
Responsible for recruitment of prospective subordinate employees, including screening, qualifying and interviewing in conjunction with Service Center Manager.
Inspect Service Center facilities for conformance to prescribed standards of safety and cleanliness.
Inspect service center for security, such as bay doors locked at the end of each shift, tractors locked, keys properly stored in designated area, freight in secured trailers.
Responsible for routine maintenance / repairs and initiates requisitions for corrective actions required through service center manager.
Work closely with Line Coordinator in the planning and implementation of line haul schedules to ensure consistent attainment of on-time service performance requirements.
Confer with various departments to ensure coordination of service center activities, e.g., line haul, sales, maintenance and claims.
Issue directives to subordinates to coordinate the movement of expedited, late or special-circumstance freight.
Assist in the investigation of all accidents and injuries and ensure timely, accurate report preparation with corrective actions coordinated with the Director of Safety, and ensure compliance with company safety practices (DOT, EPA, ICC and OSHA).
Participate in the Controlled Substance Testing Program in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for Pre-Employment, Random Reasonable Cause and Post- Accident Testing.
Assist in preparation and conduct of regular service center meetings to inform supervisory, staff and production personnel about performance, trends, plans and accomplishments, and foster open communication.
Coordinate and facilitate Company and service center sponsored TQM Continuous Improvement Process and handle special assignments as directed.
Qualifications
Knowledge of the LTL / Transportation Industry
Has managed Drivers and Dockworkers
Knowledge of the surrounding geographical area to the Service Center
Benefits
Stable and growing organization
Competitive weekly pay
Quick advancement
Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
Modern facilities
Clean, late model equipment
Comprehensive benefits package : Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k), etc.
Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days