Operations Manager
Job in
Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey, 07728, USA
Listing for:
Dayton Freight Lines
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-12
Job specializations:
-
Management
Operations Manager, General Management, Program / Project Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
80000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
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.
Responsibilities
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 recommend or initiate 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, key properly stored in designated area, freight in appointment trailers locked.Responsible for routine maintenance/repairs and initiate 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; i.e. 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 on job related injuries and ensure report preparation is timely and accurate with corresponding corrective actions initiated; coordinate same with Director of Safety. Be knowledgeable and have understanding and application of company safety practices including DOT, EPA, ICC and OSHA rules and regulations and ensure worker compliance.Participate in Controlled Substance Testing Program, which meets minimum Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for Pre-Employment, Random Reasonable Cause and Post Accident Testing.Assist in the preparation and conduct of regular service center meetings in order that all supervisory, staff and production/service personnel might be properly informed relative to service center performance, company trends, sales/marketing plans as well as individual accomplishments and performances. Ensure effective, consistent communications at the highest level possible as well as facilitate our Open-Door policy.Coordinate and facilitate Company as well as service center sponsored TQM Continuous Improvement Process; be persistent in our corporate commitment to quality and excellence. Timely and effectively handle special assignments as directed.Qualifications
Knowledge of the LTL/ Transportation IndustryExperience managing Drivers and DockworkersKnowledge of the surrounding geographical area to the Service CenterBenefits
Stable and growing organizationCompetitive weekly payQuick advancementProfessional, positive and people-centered work environmentModern facilitiesClean, late model equipmentComprehensive benefits package:
Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k), etc.Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days#J-18808-Ljbffr
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