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

Overview

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love keeping things running like a well-oiled machine, this role is for you. As an Operations Supervisor , you’ll be the go-to leader on the floor who will be coordinating freight movement, supporting your team, and making sure everything gets where it needs to go safely, efficiently, and on time.

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

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

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.