LTL Operations Lead — Dock & Driver Team

Central Transport

Ventura (CA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical/Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Job summary

Central Transport LLC in the United States seeks a Terminal Ops Lead to oversee outbound operations for a designated dock area. You will manage loading, forklift traffic, and the proper sorting of palletized freight while guiding a team of drivers and dock staff to meet production goals.

Ideal candidates have experience in transportation or cross-docking, strong leadership and communication skills, and a solid comfort with technology.

Qualifications

Experience in transportation, cross docking, or shipping/receiving.
Familiar with customs and cross-border transportation.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
High aptitude for technology and detail orientation.
Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Oversee outbound operations for the terminal dock.
Manage loading, forklift traffic, and palletized freight sorting.
Direct up to 30 local LTL drivers and dock personnel to meet production schedules.
Utilize independent judgment to build loads based on labor and freight levels.
Ensure proper load of carriers by monitoring cube and weight of trailers.
Provide leadership and accountability to drivers, dock workers and dock hand.
Monitor dock production and KPI goals to meet or exceed targets.
Monitor hours and overtime; maintain safety per DOT/OSHA standards.