Night Ops Manager, LTL Transport & Dock Leadership

Central Transport; Kansas City (MO); 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 in Kansas City, MO is seeking a night operations supervisor to oversee the terminal dock, forklift traffic, and palletized freight handling in a fast-paced setting.

You will lead drivers and dock staff, ensuring safety, DOT/OSHA compliance, and KPI achievement while coordinating scheduling to meet service standards. A background in transportation operations and strong leadership are essential, with 50 hours/week including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a team, preferably in transportation operations.
• Understanding of the LTL trucking industry.
• Prior management, dispatch and dock experience required; preferably in LTL trucking.

Responsibilities

• Oversee night-time operations of Kansas City terminal's dock.
• Manage loading, forklift traffic, and palletized freight sorting.
• Monitor cube/weight of trailers to ensure proper loads.
• Provide leadership to drivers, dock workers, and dock hands.
• Monitor dock production and KPI goals; manage hours and overtime.
• Maintain safe work environment per DOT/OSHA standards.
• Ensure operational model compliance and quality for customers.

Skills

Team leadership

Operations management

Dispatch experience

LTL trucking knowledge

Communication skills

Technology aptitude

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Central Transport LLC in Kansas City, MO is seeking a night operations supervisor to oversee the terminal dock, forklift traffic, and palletized freight handling in a fast-paced setting.

You will lead drivers and dock staff, ensuring safety, DOT/OSHA compliance, and KPI achievement while coordinating scheduling to meet service standards. A background in transportation operations and strong leadership are essential, with 50 hours/week including nights and weekends.