Operations Manager

At Old Dominion, we don't just move freight—we help businesses keep their promises. As one of the nation's leading LTL carriers, we've earned our reputation by putting people first, delivering premium service, and staying true to the values that have guided us for more than 90 years. Our PROMISES values shape how we work, our family culture shapes how we treat one another, and our commitment to being the Best in the Game drives everything we do. If you're looking for more than just a job, you'll find a career built on trust, teamwork, and opportunity at OD.

For those who thrive in leadership and love the challenge of optimizing operations, this role offers the perfect blend of strategy and hands-on management. As an Operations Manager at Old Dominion Freight Line, you’ll guide a talented team of supervisors, dockworkers, and drivers to ensure smooth, efficient, and safe operations. From overseeing daily production to fostering a culture of excellence, your leadership will be key in maintaining top-tier service and operational success. This fast-paced environment is ideal for those who take pride in developing teams, streamlining processes, and making a lasting impact.

Old Dominion Freight Line is currently recruiting for an Operations Manager to join our OD Family Culture Our manager will successfully direct and manage supervisors and all other staff and crew to productively handle work load. Responsible for hiring of hourly employees, dock, and drivers. On-going processing of claims prevention and training. Responsible for scheduling of, direction of, and preparing for monthly dock and driver meetings. Accountable for daily monitoring of production, load average, and the overall service and efficiency of the shift they are assigned to.

Responsibilities:

• Staff to goal to meet volume of workload
• Provide direct leadership to service center supervisory staff
• Manage daily operations and ensure maximum service center efficiency
• Focus on load plans from origin, monitoring cause and effect
• Conduct safety and claims meetings with all staff
• Work continually to develop and improve service center staff
• Achieve and maintain goals set by the company and Service Center Manager
• Monitor results of each supervisor and provide feedback and coaching as needed
• Track and verify service center maintenance is completed

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5 years working experience as a driver supervisor or in operations
• Working knowledge of AS400, Microsoft Office, DYMS and BLU systems
• Knowledge of general DOT regulations
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Compensation Range: The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training, skill level, and state/local wage requirements. ($89,155-$111,444)

Working Days: Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday, Working Shift: Shift and hours to be determined. Work days/shifts may change based on scheduling and business needs and are provided as guidelines at the time of posting.

Join the OD Family Today!

As a Full Time member of our Family, you and your family are eligible to receive:

• Great Health Benefits including a Zero premium medical plan for employee only coverage
• Vision & Dental
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Flex Spending Accounts
• 401k Retirement plan with company match and additional company annual discretionary match opportunity
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement for Drivers and Technicians
• Training and growth opportunities to build a career
• We prioritize our OD family of employees
• Ability to advance through our promote from within philosophy
• National Career Opportunities Available at our 260+ service centers

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, and/or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, Vietnam Era and/or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law(s).

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