Night Operations Lead, LTL & Cross-Border Logistics

CENTRAL TRANSPORT LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Job summary

Central Transport seeks an experienced terminal supervisor to oversee outbound operations and dock activities in Portland. You will manage drivers and dock staff, optimize loads, and ensure safety and DOT/OSHA compliance while driving on-time performance.

The role requires strong leadership, transportation experience, and excellent communication. This is a full-time, on-site position with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation, cross docking or shipping and receiving.
• Familiar with customs and cross-border transportation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee outbound operations for the designated terminal dock section including loading, forklift traffic, and palletized freight sorting.
• Manage up to 30 local LTL drivers and dock personnel to meet production schedules.
• Use independent judgement to build loads based on labor and freight levels.
• Ensure proper trailer loading by monitoring cube and weight.
• Provide leadership and accountability to drivers and dock staff.
• Monitor dock production to meet or exceed KPI goals.
• Monitor hours and overtime for the team.
• Maintain a safe work environment compliant with DOT/OSHA standards.
• Ensure compliance with company operating model and policies.
• Support a culture of excellence in product service for customers

Skills

Transportation experience

Cross docking

Leadership qualities

Tech-savvy

Written and verbal communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Central Transport seeks an experienced terminal supervisor to oversee outbound operations and dock activities in Portland. You will manage drivers and dock staff, optimize loads, and ensure safety and DOT/OSHA compliance while driving on-time performance.

The role requires strong leadership, transportation experience, and excellent communication. This is a full-time, on-site position with a competitive salary and benefits package.