LTL Operations Supervisor - Lead Dock & Driver Team

Central Transport; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Job summary

Central Transport LLC is seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor to oversee outbound dock operations and palletized freight. You will supervise up to 30 local LTL drivers and dock staff, coordinating loads, schedules, and safety compliance to meet production goals.

The role demands strong leadership, dispatch knowledge, and a focus on customer service excellence. Night/weekend availability and tech-savvy approach are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a team, preferably in transportation operations.
• A thorough understanding of the LTL trucking industry.
• Prior management, dispatch and dock experience required, preferably in LTL trucking industry.
• Strong leadership skills including the ability to hire, coach, counsel, train, and mentor employees.
• Desire to surround customer with excellence in service.
• High aptitude for technology.
• Ability to multi-task while being detail oriented.
• Excellent written, listening and verbal communication skills.
• Willing to work 50 hours/week average.
• Able to work nights and/or weekends and in any weather condition.

Responsibilities

• Oversee outbound operations for your designated section of the terminal dock.
• Includes loading, forklift traffic management, and proper picking/sortation of palletized freight.
• Manage up to 30 local LTL drivers and dock personnel to achieve a production schedule.
• Use independent judgement to build loads based on labor and freight levels.
• Ensure proper load of carriers by monitoring cube and trailer weight.
• Provide leadership and accountability to drivers, dock workers, and dock hand.
• Monitor dock production and KPI goals.
• Monitor 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 management

LTL trucking knowledge

Leadership

Customer service excellence

Technology aptitude

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Willingness to work 50 hours

Flexible shifts

Degree preferred

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Central Transport LLC is seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor to oversee outbound dock operations and palletized freight. You will supervise up to 30 local LTL drivers and dock staff, coordinating loads, schedules, and safety compliance to meet production goals.

The role demands strong leadership, dispatch knowledge, and a focus on customer service excellence. Night/weekend availability and tech-savvy approach are essential for success.