Operations Manager

Operations Manager

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 an Operations Manager at our {enter location} Terminal.

Purpose

To oversee all employees and operations of the Central/Corporate Dock and Warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Provide training, supervision, feedback, and discipline for Operations team members

• Monitor Line Haul operation

• Monitor Dock performance and efficiency and adjust manpower as needed

• Route City operation

• 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

Qualifications

• A minimum age of 18

• High School completion or equivalent

• Valid Driver License

• Previous LTL management experience

• Supervisory experience required

• Ability to relocate within 12 to 24 months is preferred.

• 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

• Must have extensive knowledge of Deere Factory product and the freight movement process

• 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

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

• 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