Night Dock Operations Manager - LTL Transportation

CENTRAL TRANSPORT LLC; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical/Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Bonus potential

Job summary

Central Transport LLC is seeking a night-shift Operations Supervisor for our New Brunswick terminal. You will oversee dock activities, manage loading and forklift traffic, and ensure proper palletized freight handling to maximize on-time performance.

The role requires prior management and dock experience in LTL shipping, strong leadership, and a high comfort level with technology. Expect a 50-hour week, with nights and weekends as needed, and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams, preferably in transportation operations.
• Strong understanding of the LTL trucking industry required.
• Past management, dispatch and dock experience preferred.
• Leadership: hire, coach, mentor, train.
• High aptitude for technology and process improvement.
• Ability to multitask while staying detail oriented.
• Excellent written, listening, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee night-time operations of the New Brunswick terminal dock.
• Manage loading, forklift traffic, and correct palletized freight sorting.
• Ensure proper carrier loads by checking cube and trailer weight.
• Provide leadership to drivers, dock workers and dock hand.
• Monitor dock production to meet or exceed KPI goals.
• Track hours and overtime while maintaining safety compliance.
• Promote a safe work environment under DOT/OSHA standards.
• Support a culture of excellence in service to customers.

Skills

Team leadership

LTL trucking knowledge

Dispatcher experience

Dock operations knowledge

Technology aptitude

Multitasking

Communications (written/listening/ver

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Central Transport LLC is seeking a night-shift Operations Supervisor for our New Brunswick terminal. You will oversee dock activities, manage loading and forklift traffic, and ensure proper palletized freight handling to maximize on-time performance.

The role requires prior management and dock experience in LTL shipping, strong leadership, and a high comfort level with technology. Expect a 50-hour week, with nights and weekends as needed, and competitive benefits.