Operations Supervisor
Are you someone who never rests on their laurels, always strives to go above and beyond, and is committed to keeping your promises? Do you appreciate a company culture that is open, fosters work-life balance, and a dynamic team environment? Then Old Dominion is the home for you. We take pride in being the best in the industry, and from our humble beginnings we know that our people and our family spirit are the main ingredient in our secret sauce to success. At Old Dominion we are looking for individuals to join the OD family that will provide innovative solutions and exceed expectations to keep OD the premier transportation solutions provider. Take the next step in your career with a leadership role that puts you at the heart of a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
As an Operations Supervisor at Old Dominion Freight Line, you'll play a key role in keeping our operations running smoothly, leading a dedicated team, ensuring efficiency, and delivering top-tier service. This is more than just a management position; it's an opportunity to inspire, problem-solve, and drive success every day. With a strong focus on training and career development, we'll equip you with the tools to grow as a leader.
Responsibilities include :
- Monitoring and evaluating the safety of each employee daily, training on safety processes as needed
- Monitoring and evaluating the safe and efficient planning, loading, and unloading process of freight throughout the shift
- Monitoring, evaluating, and teaching employees safe lifting techniques as well as using safe lifting as needed throughout the day
- Managing, assigning, and supervising pickups and deliveries to employees in the area to ensure proper utilization and development of employees, equipment, loading, and unloading while meeting OD and customer expectations
- Working closely with the service center management to ensure alignment in meeting daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly business objectives
- Providing instruction, analyses, suggestions, and ideas for the improvement of operations within the shift, department, and facility
- Conducting daily inspections to ensure compliance with local state, federal safety regulations, as well as OSHA compliance, and DOT compliance
- Ensuring that 100% of trailers are loaded correctly to ensure safe transport of freight are being used
- Striving for continuous improvement in all areas of service center operations
- Operating AS400 system, BLU system, DYMS and any other computer / internal freight monitoring systems used within the company to monitor freight movement
- Completing forklift job training knowledge and using a forklift as necessary within the service center
- Conducting daily shift meetings
- Making quick and informed decisions based on the volume levels and communicating schedule to affected employees
- Inspecting working conditions of tools and equipment needed for safe operation within the area and directing the correction of any improper or adverse condition that exists
- Comprehending and ensuring compliance with company and government regulations
- Working assigned shift / s as needed, must be available to work depending upon customer pick up and delivery schedules
- Using OD's proprietary technology system permitting consistent monitoring of shipment locations as freight moves through the various terminals while communicating continuously throughout the day with associates, customers, and team members verbally and through other computer operating systems
- Completing the various company and government forms utilized in freight movement such as shipping orders, city stripping manifests, freight bills, inter-terminal movement forms (ITM's) and exception forms
Qualifications include :
High school diploma or equivalentSome college preferred2 years of experience with operations, preferably in the transportation industrySupervisory experience preferredWorking knowledge of AS400 and Microsoft OfficeGood verbal and written communication skillsStrong interpersonal skillsBachelor's degree preferredCompensation Range : The referenced salary range is based on the company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education / training, skill level, and state / local wage requirements. ($77,576-$96,970)
Join the OD Family Today! As a full-time member of our family, you and your family are eligible to receive :
Great health benefits including a zero premium medical plan for employee only coverageVision & dentalShort term & long term disabilityFlex spending accounts401k retirement plan with company match and additional company annual discretionary match opportunityLife insuranceWellness program20 days paid time off (includes vacation and state sick leave)9 paid holidays including a birthday holidayTuition reimbursement for drivers and techniciansTraining and growth opportunities to build a careerWe prioritize our OD family of employeesAbility to advance through our promote from within philosophyNational career opportunities available at our 260+ service centersOld Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, and / or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, Vietnam Era and / or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law(s).