Dock Supervisor - Nights/Weekends Required

Old Dominion Freight Line; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dock Supervisor to join their dynamic team. This role involves managing dock operations, ensuring safety and efficiency in loading and unloading freight. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to compliance with safety regulations. You will be part of a company that values work-life balance and offers opportunities for career growth. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are ready to take on a leadership role, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Zero premium medical plan

Vision & Dental

Short Term & Long Term Disability

401k Retirement plan with company match

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Training and growth opportunities

Promote from within philosophy

National Career Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years of operations experience in transportation preferred.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor safety and loading processes of freight daily.
• Manage dock employees and schedules effectively.
• Conduct inspections for compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Safety Compliance

Team Management

Problem Solving

Education

High School Degree

Some College

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

AS400

Microsoft Office

DYMS

BLU System

Job description

Are you someone who never rests on their laurels, always strives to go above and beyond, and is committed to keeping your PROMISES? Do you appreciate a company culture that is open, fosters work-life balance, and a dynamic team environment? Then Old Dominion is the home for you. We take pride in being the best in the industry, and from our humble beginnings we know that our People and our Family Spirit are the main ingredient in our secret sauce to success. At Old Dominion we are looking for individuals to join the OD Family that will provide innovative solutions and exceed expectations to keep OD the premier transportation solutions provider.

Old Dominion Freight Line is currently recruiting for a Dock Supervisor to join our OD Family Culture. This Supervisor role will successfully manage a shift or section in a service center while maintaining the department/shift and service center standards for safety, quality, efficiency, cost, service and delivery, training and development and housekeeping. The supervisor must complete the various company and government forms utilized in freight movement such as shipping orders, city stripping manifests, freight bills, inter-terminal movement forms (ITM's) and exception forms. Constantly uses OD’s proprietary technology system permitting consistent monitoring of shipment locations as freight moves through the various terminals while communicating continuously throughout the day with associates, customers and team members verbally and through other computer operating systems.

Responsibilities:

Monitor and evaluate the safety of each employee on a daily basis

Monitor and evaluate the safe and efficient loading and unloading process of freight throughout the shift

Monitors, evaluates, and teaches employees safe lifting techniques as well as uses safe lifting as needed throughout the day

Monitor and maintain housekeeping within the shift to ensure safety and productivity

Manages, assigns and supervises dock employees in the area to ensure proper utilization of employees, equipment, loading and unloading while meeting OD and customer expectations

Manages all dock work schedules and time off requests

Closely works with the Operations Manager/Assistant SVC Manager and/or Service Center Manager to ensure alignment in meeting daily/weekly/monthly and yearly business objectives

Provide analyses, suggestions and ideas for the improvement of operations within the shift, department and facility

Provide positive and constructive feedback to employees on a continual basis regarding ROI, MPH, Stops per hour, return shipments, missed shipments, delivery/pick up errors, and overall productivity, etc. This also includes handling disciplinary actions needed at the discretion of the supervisor

Conduct daily inspections to ensure compliance with local state, federal, .federal safety regulations, as well as OSHA compliance, and DOT compliance

Ensure Compliance with local state, federal, federal safety regulations, as well as OSHA compliance, and DOT regulations

Ensures that 100% of trailers are loaded correctly to ensure safe transport of freight

Inspects trailers throughout the day for cleanliness and to ensure correct loading/unloading techniques are being used

Operates AS400 system, BLU system, DYMS and any other computer/internal freight monitoring systems used within the company to monitor freight movement

Complete forklift job training knowledge and uses a forklift as necessary within the service center

Conducts daily shift meetings

Make quick and informed decisions based on the volume levels and communicates schedule to affected employees

Inspects working conditions of tools and equipment needed for safe operation within the area and directs the correction of any improper or adverse condition that exists

Comprehends and ensures compliance with company and government regulations

Works assigned shift/s as needed, must be available to work depending upon customer pick-up and delivery scheduled

Qualifications:

High School Degree or equivalent. Some college preferred.

2 years working operations experience preferably in the transportation industry

Supervisory experience preferred

Working knowledge of AS400, Microsoft Office, DYMS and BLU systems

Knowledge of general DOT regulations

Good verbal and written communication skills

Working Days:

Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday,Sunday

Working Shift:

AM / PM

Are you someone who never rests on their laurels, always strives to go above and beyond, and is committed to keeping your PROMISES? Do you appreciate a company culture that is open, fosters work-life balance, and a dynamic team environment? Then Old Dominion is the home for you. We take pride in being the best in the industry, and from our humble beginnings we know that our People and our Family Spirit are the main ingredient in our secret sauce to success. At Old Dominion we are looking for individuals to join the OD Family that will provide innovative solutions and exceed expectations to keep OD the premier transportation solutions provider.

Old Dominion Freight Line is currently recruiting for a Dock Supervisor to join our OD Family Culture. This Supervisor role will successfully manage a shift or section in a service center while maintaining the department/shift and service center standards for safety, quality, efficiency, cost, service and delivery, training and development and housekeeping. The supervisor must complete the various company and government forms utilized in freight movement such as shipping orders, city stripping manifests, freight bills, inter-terminal movement forms (ITM's) and exception forms. Constantly uses OD’s proprietary technology system permitting consistent monitoring of shipment locations as freight moves through the various terminals while communicating continuously throughout the day with associates, customers and team members verbally and through other computer operating systems.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and evaluate the safety of each employee on a daily basis

• Monitor and evaluate the safe and efficient loading and unloading process of freight throughout the shift

• Monitors, evaluates, and teaches employees safe lifting techniques as well as uses safe lifting as needed throughout the day

• Monitor and maintain housekeeping within the shift to ensure safety and productivity

• Manages, assigns and supervises dock employees in the area to ensure proper utilization of employees, equipment, loading and unloading while meeting OD and customer expectations

• Manages all dock work schedules and time off requests

• Closely works with the Operations Manager/Assistant SVC Manager and/or Service Center Manager to ensure alignment in meeting daily/weekly/monthly and yearly business objectives

• Provide analyses, suggestions and ideas for the improvement of operations within the shift, department and facility

• Provide positive and constructive feedback to employees on a continual basis regarding ROI, MPH, Stops per hour, return shipments, missed shipments, delivery/pick up errors, and overall productivity, etc. This also includes handling disciplinary actions needed at the discretion of the supervisor

• Conduct daily inspections to ensure compliance with local state, federal, .federal safety regulations, as well as OSHA compliance, and DOT compliance

• Ensure Compliance with local state, federal, federal safety regulations, as well as OSHA compliance, and DOT regulations

• Ensures that 100% of trailers are loaded correctly to ensure safe transport of freight

• Inspects trailers throughout the day for cleanliness and to ensure correct loading/unloading techniques are being used

• Operates AS400 system, BLU system, DYMS and any other computer/internal freight monitoring systems used within the company to monitor freight movement

• Complete forklift job training knowledge and uses a forklift as necessary within the service center

• Conducts daily shift meetings

• Make quick and informed decisions based on the volume levels and communicates schedule to affected employees

• Inspects working conditions of tools and equipment needed for safe operation within the area and directs the correction of any improper or adverse condition that exists

• Comprehends and ensures compliance with company and government regulations

• Works assigned shift/s as needed, must be available to work depending upon customer pick-up and delivery scheduled

Qualifications:

• High School Degree or equivalent. Some college preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• 2 years working operations experience preferably in the transportation industry

• Supervisory experience preferred

• Working knowledge of AS400, Microsoft Office, DYMS and BLU systems

• Knowledge of general DOT regulations

• Good verbal and written communication skills

Working Days:

Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday,Sunday

Working Shift:

AM / PM

Work Days and Shift are estimates and are subject to change, at any given time, based on job scheduling and/or business levels. Any information listed regarding Days and Shifts shall be considered a guideline of expectations for the specific position 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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About the company

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is an American regional, inter-regional and national less than truckload shipping company.