Night Operations Manager - LTL & Dock Leadership

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical/Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Job summary

Central Transport LLC seeks an experienced Night Operations Manager to oversee the Kansas City terminal dock, loading processes, forklift traffic, and palletized freight handling.

The ideal candidate will lead drivers and dock staff, ensure safety and DOT/OSHA compliance, and monitor KPI goals while managing overtime and shift coverage. An associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred; 50 hours/week and night/weekend availability may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a team, preferably in transportation operations.
• Thorough understanding of the LTL trucking industry.
• Prior management, dispatch and dock experience in LTL trucking.
• Ability to hire, coach, counsel, train and mentor employees.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee night-time operations of Kansas City terminal's dock.
• Lead loading, forklift traffic, and proper palletized freight handling.
• Monitor trailer cube and weight; ensure proper carrier loads.
• Provide leadership to drivers, dock workers and dock hands.
• Track dock production and KPI goals; manage overtime and schedules.
• Maintain safety in compliance with DOT/OSHA standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Transportation operations

LTL trucking knowledge

Hiring/coaching/mentoring

Multitasking & detail orientation

Communication skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Dispatcher software

Job description

Central Transport LLC seeks an experienced Night Operations Manager to oversee the Kansas City terminal dock, loading processes, forklift traffic, and palletized freight handling.

The ideal candidate will lead drivers and dock staff, ensure safety and DOT/OSHA compliance, and monitor KPI goals while managing overtime and shift coverage. An associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred; 50 hours/week and night/weekend availability may be required.