Freight Dock Supervisor – Safety & Efficiency Leader

Old Dominion Freight Line; White Pine (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision & dental

Disability insurance

401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Wellness program

Career growth

Promote from within

National opportunities

Job summary

Old Dominion Freight Line in White Pine, TN is seeking a Dock Supervisor to oversee daily freight operations, safeguard staff, and drive efficiency within the OD network. You will supervise dock teams, monitor loading/unloading, and ensure compliance with safety and DOT regulations.

Strong communication skills and working knowledge of AS400, DYMS and BLU systems are essential. OD offers a comprehensive benefits package, career growth opportunities, and a family-first culture.

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.
• 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

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

AS400

DYMS

BLU systems

Job description

Old Dominion Freight Line in White Pine, TN is seeking a Dock Supervisor to oversee daily freight operations, safeguard staff, and drive efficiency within the OD network. You will supervise dock teams, monitor loading/unloading, and ensure compliance with safety and DOT regulations.

Strong communication skills and working knowledge of AS400, DYMS and BLU systems are essential. OD offers a comprehensive benefits package, career growth opportunities, and a family-first culture.