Freight Operations Supervisor
$31,200–$31,200 year
On-siteIndianapolis, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Lead and supervise all aspects of freight operations, including managing tonnage, payroll, and administrative functions to ensure production goals are met. Develop strategic work procedures, plan employee schedules, and enforce compliance with FMCSR, OSHA, DOT, and other regulations. Direct a team to consistently meet productivity targets by coaching staff on safety, quality, and proper techniques while minimizing shipment rehandles. Conduct daily meetings, inspect working conditions, and make recommendations regarding hiring and disciplinary actions. This role requires flexibility to work inbound or outbound shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.
Required Qualifications
- 2 years of related work experience in a warehouse, distribution, supply chain, transportation or similar environment
- Knowledge of the Less-than-Truckload (LTL) industry, hazardous materials regulations and DOT rules and regulations
- Available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends
- Lift objects of various shapes, sizes and weights frequently up to 50 lbs. and occasionally greater than 75 lbs.
- Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel
- Walk and stand for extended periods on a loading dock that is not climate controlled
- Work outside in inclement weather
- All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Distribution or Logistics, or 4 years of related work or military experience
- 2 years of supervisory experience
- LTL industry experience
- Positive attitude with the ability to multitask and motivate your team
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and administrative skills
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