Dynamic Cross-Dock Operations Manager

Keystone Automotive Operations; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Daily Pay

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee referral program

Wellness resources

Job summary

Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. in Aurora, CO seeks a hands-on Cross Dock Manager to lead daily cross-dock and delivery operations.

You will manage drivers, supervise staff, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure accurate, timely service in a fast-moving distribution environment. You will oversee fleet readiness, DOT compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining 5S and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of transportation, material handling, high-volume warehousing, freight consolidation, or trucking terminal experience.
• Prior senior lead, supervisor, or management experience.
• Strong people leadership, planning, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of DOT requirements, fleet maintenance practices, route performance, and safe delivery operations.
• No motor vehicle violations within the past 24 months.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and DOT physical.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and regularly stand, sit, walk, push, pull, bend, and climb.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and monitor daily cross-dock operations, delivery routes, schedules, and driver assignments
• Track on-time delivery, route adherence, productivity, safety, and other key performance indicators
• Conduct driver observations, coaching sessions, and performance reviews
• Hire, train, develop, schedule, and manage cross-dock staff, including corrective action and employment decisions
• Oversee DOT-compliant fleet maintenance, service records, repairs, and vehicle readiness to minimize downtime
• Partner with distribution center leadership on inbound shipment quality, accuracy, condition, and timeliness
• Coordinate with Customer Service to resolve returns, damaged products, and delivery issues promptly
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient facility using 5S principles
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Transportation management

Warehouse operations

DOT compliance

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. in Aurora, CO seeks a hands-on Cross Dock Manager to lead daily cross-dock and delivery operations.

You will manage drivers, supervise staff, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure accurate, timely service in a fast-moving distribution environment. You will oversee fleet readiness, DOT compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining 5S and safety standards.