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Operations Supervisor
Company : Dayton Freight
Location : Charlestown, IN, 74111
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 29 December 2025
Overview
Shift Available:
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
As an Operations Supervisor, you will plan, schedule, coordinate and implement methods and procedures that will ensure the most efficient and economical routing and movement of customers’ freight in an error-free manner.
Responsibilities
- Compile production and service records and measure conformance to standards
- Inspect and measure performance of personnel resulting in changes in work practices necessary to improve overall Service Center operations
- Review logs and reports and confers with shift personnel to ascertain pertinent scheduling, production and administrative support requirements
- Set up appointment freight deliveries
- Perform and or assists with billing, rating, manifesting and analysis of freight weight and size
- Maintain excellent communication with external and internal customers
- Assist with training, development and evaluation of production and/or clerical personnel performance and recommends or initiates documentation
- In conjunction with the Service Center Manager, recruit, qualify, interview, hire, train and develop Service Center personnel
- Ensure that Service Center premises are protected and maintained
- Assist in the investigation, reporting and initiation of corrective actions for accidents, job related injuries employee discrepancies
- Understand and apply company safety practices including DOT, EPA, ICC and OSHA rules and regulations
- Assist with the facilitation of information meetings with Service Center team members
- Effectively 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
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Frequently asked questions
Operations Supervisors typically emphasize hands-on team coordination, direct oversight of freight movement, and daily shift management, whereas Operations Managers focus more on strategic planning and broader departmental goals. For logistics, supervisors must excel in routing efficiency and personnel performance monitoring.
As Dayton Freight expands, Operations Supervisors often take on enhanced leadership duties such as recruiting, training, and developing personnel, alongside adapting operational processes to support increased freight volume and maintain service quality under scaling demands.
Afternoon shifts can present challenges such as coordinating timely freight deliveries during peak traffic hours in Charlestown, managing shift handovers smoothly, and maintaining communication with both internal staff and customers while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Yes, Charlestown Operations Supervisors must navigate state-specific Department of Transportation and OSHA regulations, alongside federal EPA and ICC rules, ensuring all freight handling and employee safety protocols meet these localized standards for legal compliance.
In-depth understanding of Charlestown’s regional routes and traffic patterns is crucial for optimizing delivery schedules and freight routing, minimizing delays, and enhancing customer satisfaction in Dayton Freight’s service center operations.
Dayton Freight emphasizes a people-centered environment where Operations Supervisors not only manage daily logistics but also foster team development, uphold safety standards, and contribute to continuous operational improvements aligned with company values.
Dayton Freight offers a blend of modern facilities, clean equipment, and a comprehensive benefits package that supports Operations Supervisors, alongside opportunities for rapid advancement, making the role uniquely attractive in the regional freight industry.
In Charlestown, an Operations Supervisor in freight logistics typically earns between $50,000 and $65,000 annually, reflecting local market demand, experience level, and company size, with Dayton Freight providing competitive weekly pay within this range.
Supervisors are trained to promptly investigate incidents, report accurately, and initiate corrective actions while coordinating with safety teams to minimize operational impact and uphold regulatory compliance, ensuring workplace safety remains a priority.