Evening Operations Leader – LTL Logistics

Central Transport; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Job summary

Central Transport LLC in Nashville is actively seeking a dock supervisor to oversee terminal operations in a fast-paced LTL setting. You will manage loading, forklift traffic, and palletized freight with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Ideal candidates bring leadership experience, the ability to hire and coach staff, and flexibility for overtime and night/weekend shifts. An associate or bachelor's degree is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a team, preferably in transportation operations.
• Thorough understanding of the LTL trucking industry.
• Prior management, dispatch or dock experience, preferably in LTL trucking industry.
• Strong leadership skills including the ability to hire, coach, counsel, train, and mentor employees.
• Willing to work 50 hours/week average.
• Able to work nights/weekends and in any weather conditions.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• High aptitude for technology.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dock operations for your designated section of the terminal dock.
• Loading, manage forklift traffic, and oversee proper picking/sortation of palletized freight.
• Ensure proper load of carriers by monitoring cube and weight of trailers.
• Provide leadership and accountability to a team of drivers, dock workers and dock hand.
• Monitor dock production and KPI goals; manage hours and overtime.
• Maintain a safe work environment compliant with DOT/OSHA standards.
• Ensure company operational model compliance.
• Support a culture of excellence in product quality for customers.

Skills

Team leadership

Dispatch coordination

Communication skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Central Transport LLC in Nashville is actively seeking a dock supervisor to oversee terminal operations in a fast-paced LTL setting. You will manage loading, forklift traffic, and palletized freight with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Ideal candidates bring leadership experience, the ability to hire and coach staff, and flexibility for overtime and night/weekend shifts. An associate or bachelor's degree is preferred but not required.