LTL Operations Supervisor: Lead Dock Team

Central Transport; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Transport is seeking an Operations Supervisor to oversee terminal dock operations in Pittsburgh, PA. You will lead a team of drivers and dock personnel, manage loads, monitor performance, ensure safety compliance, and coordinate with maintenance and dispatch to meet production goals.

The ideal candidate has experience in transportation or cross docking, strong leadership, excellent communication, and a technical aptitude; an associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation, cross docking, or shipping and receiving environment.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Desire to surround customers with excellence in service.
• High aptitude for technology.
• Ability to multi-task while being detail oriented.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• An Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations for your designated section of the terminal dock.
• Manage unloading, forklift traffic, and proper picking/sortation of palletized freight.
• Manage up to 30 local LTL drivers and dock personnel to meet production goals.
• Utilize 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 and dock staff.
• Monitor dock production and KPI achievement.
• 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 quality of product to customers.

Skills

Strong leadership qualities

Excellent written and verbal skills

High aptitude for technology

Multitasking and detail oriented

Experience in transportation / cross-d

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Central Transport is seeking an Operations Supervisor to oversee terminal dock operations in Pittsburgh, PA. You will lead a team of drivers and dock personnel, manage loads, monitor performance, ensure safety compliance, and coordinate with maintenance and dispatch to meet production goals.

The ideal candidate has experience in transportation or cross docking, strong leadership, excellent communication, and a technical aptitude; an associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.