Evening Dock Operations Supervisor — Air Freight Lead

Forward Air Corp.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Forward Air Corp. seeks an experienced Operations Dock Supervisor in San Diego, CA to lead our fast-paced shipping and dock operations.

You will coordinate dockworkers, drivers, and support staff, plan loads, supervise performance, and enforce safety standards on all shifts. Responsibilities include training, performance feedback, and disciplinary recommendations, plus ensuring equipment and facilities are maintained and compliant with DOT hazardous materials handling.

Qualifications

• 2+ years supervisory experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Prior air freight experience required.
• Knowledge of Hazardous Materials handling.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise dockworkers and support personnel loading/unloading trucks and trailers.
• Assign tasks according to unloading/loading schedules and shift plans.
• Field service calls on issues, rates, and new accounts as needed.
• Ensure facility and equipment maintenance, including forklift and trailers.
• Maintain safety, load plans, and proper load balance for safe vehicle operation.
• Provide training, feedback, and disciplinary recommendations.

Job description

Forward Air Corp. seeks an experienced Operations Dock Supervisor in San Diego, CA to lead our fast-paced shipping and dock operations.

You will coordinate dockworkers, drivers, and support staff, plan loads, supervise performance, and enforce safety standards on all shifts. Responsibilities include training, performance feedback, and disciplinary recommendations, plus ensuring equipment and facilities are maintained and compliant with DOT hazardous materials handling.