Operations Supervisor (3rd Shift)

Overview

Run the Night Shift with Dayton Freight as an Operations Supervisor!

Shift: Monday – Friday | 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Why This Role Stands Out

This isn’t just a supervisor job; it’s your chance to lead from the front, make real-time decisions, and keep operations running smoothly overnight. If you’re organized, driven, and ready to take ownership, you’ll thrive here.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Plan, schedule, and optimize freight movement for maximum efficiency
• Track performance metrics and improve service center operations
• Review reports and collaborate with your team to keep everything on track
• Coordinate freight appointments and ensure smooth delivery flow
• Assist with billing, rating, manifesting, and freight analysis
• Build strong communication with customers and internal teams
• Help train, develop, and evaluate team members
• Support hiring and onboarding alongside the Service Center Manager
• Maintain a safe, secure, and well‑run facility
• Investigate incidents and help implement corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations (DOT, OSHA, EPA, ICC)
• Lead team meetings and keep everyone aligned
• Take on special projects and keep operations moving forward

It is every employee’s duty to participate in the company’s goal of satisfying our customers economically. Therefore, all employees may be called upon to perform tasks not specifically listed in their job description. The job description is not deemed to be all inclusive, nor is the expectations of the job limited to the tasks listed in it.

Qualifications

What You Bring

• Knowledge of the LTL / transportation industry
• Experience managing drivers and dockworkers
• Familiarity with the local geographic area
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Must be 18+ and legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• Fluent in English

Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to perform a combination of administrative and operational duties in an office and dock environment. Duties may include standing and walking for extended periods, pushing or pulling equipment, operating material‑handling equipment, and occasionally assisting with physical dock tasks such as handling freight and related materials. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Stable, growing company with real advancement and development opportunities
• Competitive weekly pay
• Fast-track career growth
• Positive, people‑first culture
• Modern facilities, clean, late-model equipment
• Full benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k))
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal days