Dock Supervisor

Estes-Express-Lines; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Estes-Express-Lines in the Tacoma area is seeking a hands-on Operations Supervisor to lead dock teams, set targets, monitor performance, and coach staff toward safe, efficient LTL operations.

You will manage scheduling, KPI achievement, equipment movement, and communications with customers while upholding company policies. A strong candidate has leadership experience in trucking, solid planning skills, and the ability to work weekends and varying shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor's preferred.
• Thorough understanding of the LTL trucking industry.
• Prior management, dispatch and dock experience, preferably in LTL trucking.
• Knowledge of the local metropolitan area.
• Strong leadership: hire, coach, counsel, train, mentor and terminate.
• Team building and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organization skills.
• Good computer skills (AS/400 and MS Office a plus).
• Willing to work 50 hours/week on various shifts, including nights/weekends.
• Able to lift ~20 lbs. and work under time constraints.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead dock employees and direct operations; set targets and monitor performance.
• Enforce safety policies and company regulations; coaching and development.
• Participate in hiring and termination decisions.
• Administer portions of the Service Center Business plan as directed.
• Meet KPI targets and continuously improve efficiency and cost.
• Plan dock operations and set up schedules to maximize throughput.
• Coordinate equipment movement (trailers/tractors) with supervision.
• Communicate with customers by phone, fax or email; ensure timely updates.
• Oversee dock paperwork and ensure timely, accurate handling.
• Maintain regular attendance and flexibility for shift coverage.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Planning

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

AS/400

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

• Report to Operations Manager / Assistant Service Center Manager and/or Service Center Manager
• Lead, guide and direct dock employees as needed to include setting targets, monitoring performance, providing coaching, counseling and development Accountable for the management of an efficient, clean and safe LTL operation to include dock planning and set up schedules
• Enforce understanding and compliance with all Company policies and procedures; safety rules and government regulations
• Involved in and makes recommendations in the hiring and termination processes
• Administer and carry out assigned portions of the Service Center Business plan as set forth by the Service Center Manager
• Responsible for meeting all KPI’s assigned
• Daily utilization of all Company enhancement tools and processes
• Review and revise schedules to increase efficiencies and to lower cost
• Responsible for equipment assignment and movement (trailers and tractors) in collaboration with other supervisors/management
• Responsible for proper communication to customers via phone, fax or email
• Oversee and responsible for all paperwork associated with the dock to ensure it is handled timely and correctly by employees
• Regular attendance is required.
• This is not an all-inclusive list of job requirements and/or duties and may not contain all mental and physical capabilities necessary to perform the job at all times due to circumstances. Operational, safety and other needs may require the employee to perform any and all other duties as assigned. Employees are expected, and must be able to perform all such duties and tasks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Educational Degree (GED), or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. Bachelor Degree preferred
• Thorough understanding of the LTL trucking industry, including basic paperwork flow preferred
• Prior management, dispatch and dock experience required, preferably in LTL trucking industry
• Must be knowledgeable of local metropolitan area
• Must have strong leadership skills including the ability to hire, coach, counsel, train, mentor and terminate employees.
• Team building and interpersonal skills
• Possess excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• Must have good computer skills (AS/400 & MS Office a plus)
• Must have strong work ethic and good problem solving skills
• Must be willing to work 50 hours/week average
• Must be able to work any shift including nights and/or weekends and in any weather condition
• Must be able to lift approximately 20 lbs., or more if required by the essential functions of the job
• Must be able to comply with all company policies, rules, procedures and Code of Conduct
• Must be able to interact well with others
• Must be able to work independently, or in a team setting
• Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high volume environment with multiple priorities
• Responds well to questions; Ability to read, interpret and comply with written information and documents such as safety rules, operations / procedure manuals and maintenance instructions with a high comprehension and concentration level to include the ability to meet deadlines
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests, and will be subject to a criminal history background check
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Physical Demands

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.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to fingers, handle, or feel or operate computers and other standard office equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk, lift, twist, turn and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be capable of lifting a minimum of 20 lbs., or more if required by the essential functions of the job.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee may be required to work in high/precarious places, with hazardous materials, and in various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to loud as required by the essential functions of the job.