Hub Operations Supervisor - LTL & Cross-Dock Lead

Central Transport; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical/Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Job summary

Central Transport in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Hub Operations Leader to oversee terminal dock activities, load management, and forklift traffic within a fast-growing LTL network. You will coordinate daily shifts, ensure on-time performance, and drive operational excellence across a busy hub.

Ideal candidates bring experience in transportation, strong leadership, and a tech-friendly mindset to optimize processes, safety, and customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation, cross docking, or shipping and receiving.
• Familiar with customs and cross-border transportation.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Interest in delivering excellent customer service.
• High aptitude for technology.
• Ability to multi-task while staying detail oriented.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hub operations for your designated section of the terminal dock.
• Manage loading, forklift traffic, and palletized freight picking/sortation.
• Lead up to 30 LTL drivers and dock personnel to production schedules.
• Build loads using independent judgement based on labor and freight levels.
• Ensure proper trailer loading by monitoring cube and weight.
• Provide leadership to drivers, dock workers, and dock hands.
• Monitor dock production to meet or exceed KPI goals.
• Oversee hours and overtime compliance.
• Maintain a safe work environment compliant with DOT/OSHA standards.
• Support company operating model compliance and service excellence.

Skills

Transportation experience

Leadership

Customer service orientation

Tech-savvy

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education (degree)

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Central Transport in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Hub Operations Leader to oversee terminal dock activities, load management, and forklift traffic within a fast-growing LTL network. You will coordinate daily shifts, ensure on-time performance, and drive operational excellence across a busy hub.

Ideal candidates bring experience in transportation, strong leadership, and a tech-friendly mindset to optimize processes, safety, and customer service.