Operations Supervisor

Dohrn Transfer is a leading Midwest LTL Carrier providing less-than-truckload, truckload, and value-added services throughout our 10-state service area.

Join our team and become a part of our new growth and bright future.

Our drivers are home daily!

We offer competitive salary and a great benefit package in an exciting, rewarding industry.

Dohrn is currently seeking a Full Time Operations Supervisor at our Ankeny, IA Terminal.

Pay $65,000/Year

Hours Monday - Friday, 1100pm-900am

Benefits Health / Vision / Dental insurance, 401k matching, life insurance, short/long term disability and more

• Under the direction of the Terminal Manager, oversee all employees and processes of the Terminal Operations team.
• 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.
• 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.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized.
• Must meet all physical requirements.
• Must have certification in forklift safety and hazardous material handling.
• Ability to multi-task and react to change productively.
• Excellent attendance.

• Visual Acuity including regular use of items including a computer screen or monitor.
• Lifting various types of materials will be required cartons, bags, cylinders, boxes, crates, drums, pipe, bars, rugs, etc.
• Common material handling tools will be used forklifts, carts, dollies, banding machines, shrink wrap tubes, pallet jacks, and tow motors.
• Standing, walking, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, carrying, bending at the waist, reaching, and lifting both above and below waist level will be required.
• Must be physically capable of operating a forklift, pallet jack, load lock and two-wheel handcart.
• Will be required to lift up, set down, slide or move weight unassisted that could exceed 80 pounds.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. on a frequent basis and 100+ lbs. on an infrequent basis.
• Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Must have the ability to safely enter and exit trailers, vans, flatbeds, forklifts and tractors.
• Must have the ability to work around and operate motorized equipment.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job as specified in the job description.
• May be exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures and dusty conditions in the dock environment; must be able to perform essential functions in these conditions.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.