Dock Supervisor — Safety, Team Leadership & Growth

One Dollar For Life; White Pine (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision & Dental

Disability insurance

401k plan

Life insurance

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Training & growth

Promote from within

National opportunities

Job summary

Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a Dock Supervisor to oversee daily operations, ensure safety, and drive efficiency across the shift within our freight network. The role emphasizes strong leadership and adherence to safety and performance standards.

The supervisor will manage dock staff, coordinate with the Operations Manager, and rely on OD’s systems to monitor shipments. A solid understanding of DOT/OSHA regulations and safety practices is essential.

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

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

Job description

Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a Dock Supervisor to oversee daily operations, ensure safety, and drive efficiency across the shift within our freight network. The role emphasizes strong leadership and adherence to safety and performance standards.

The supervisor will manage dock staff, coordinate with the Operations Manager, and rely on OD’s systems to monitor shipments. A solid understanding of DOT/OSHA regulations and safety practices is essential.