Operations Supervisor

Central Transport; London; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that has been a leader in the transportation industry for nearly 90 years! As a vital part of the team, you will oversee a group of drivers, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality service. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills while working in a dynamic environment focused on customer satisfaction. With a commitment to employee growth and a competitive benefits package, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in the logistics and transportation sector. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are eager to contribute to a culture of excellence, this is the role for you.

Benefits

401k

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical/Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation, cross docking, or shipping/receiving environments.
• Strong leadership and excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch a team of about 25 drivers and relay critical information.
• Ensure integrity of all inbound/outbound freight and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service Excellence

Technology Aptitude

Multi-tasking

Detail Orientation

Communication Skills

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Central Transport LLC is one of the nation’s most reliable and technologically advanced LTL (Less-than-Truckload) carriers to date. We are privately owned and have been servicing manufacturing & retail companies of all sizes for almost 90 years now. With over 200 locations around the country, we pride ourselves on the continuous expansions that we have made and are still making strides to improve our operation systems to better service our wide network of clientele. For example, we have recently implemented 25 next-day hubs in our network to provide immediate, essential services for our customers overnight. We also hold the industry’s most modern fleet with our tractors & trailers having an average age of 2.5 years old. Earlier this year, our business levels have reached the highest they’ve ever been; breaking our personal record that had been set the previous year. We like to credit our growing success with our ability to develop and provide opportunity for our team of employees so they can make advancements within our company.

Our employees enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, including: 401k, Paid Time Off (PTO), Medical/Dental Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, and Life Insurance.

Shift: 9:00am - 7:00pm, Monday - Friday

Ideal Candidate Requirements:

1. Experience in a transportation, cross docking, or shipping and receiving environment (preferably within the LTL industry)
2. Strong leadership qualities
3. Desire to surround customer with excellence in service
4. High aptitude for technology
5. The ability to multi-task while being detail oriented
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
7. An Associates or Bachelor’s Degree, preferred but not required

Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Dispatching a team of about 25 drivers
2. Relaying critical information between drivers and our vendors/Terminal Managers
3. Review and revise driver routes to increase efficiencies while monitoring a changing workload
4. Being aware of freight that is in transit
5. Ensuring integrity of all inbound and outbound freight and all loading/unloading processes as it relates to the overall quality of the load.
6. Assist and report issues that drivers face when they’re on the road (i.e. flat tire)
7. Ensure facility Key Performance Indicator (KPI) goals are met and/or exceeded
8. Maintain a safe work environment compliant with state and federal DOT/OSHA standards
9. Provide/support a culture of excellence in quality of product to internal and external customers

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Truck Transportation