LTL Operations Lead: Dispatch, Safety & Team Growth

Maersk; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k + Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

Maersk is seeking a Landside Operations professional in Fontana, CA to supervise daily terminal activities, coordinate inbound and outbound freight, and drive on-time service performance while ensuring safety and quality.

You will lead drivers, dockworkers, dispatchers, and support staff; conduct safety meetings; recruit and onboard new employees; and uphold DOT, FMCSA, OSHA standards along with company safety programs. Benefits and flexible scheduling are available.

Qualifications

• Experience leading landside freight operations and terminal activities.
• Ability to coach and develop drivers, dockworkers, dispatchers, and support staff.
• Strong safety, health, and regulatory compliance mindset (DOT/FMCSA/OSHA).

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily LTL terminal operations, including freight handling, loading, unloading, dispatch, and dock activities.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound freight movement to ensure on-time service performance.
• Monitor operations to achieve productivity, safety, and customer service objectives.
• Ensure proper load planning, trailer utilization, and freight consolidation.
• Oversee route planning and linehaul scheduling to maximize operational efficiency.
• Manage workflow to minimize damage claims, shortages, and service failures.

Skills

People leadership

Operations management

Safety compliance

Communication

Recruiting & onboarding

Job description

Maersk is seeking a Landside Operations professional in Fontana, CA to supervise daily terminal activities, coordinate inbound and outbound freight, and drive on-time service performance while ensuring safety and quality.

You will lead drivers, dockworkers, dispatchers, and support staff; conduct safety meetings; recruit and onboard new employees; and uphold DOT, FMCSA, OSHA standards along with company safety programs. Benefits and flexible scheduling are available.