Night-Shift LTL Operations Supervisor

Central Transport; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Job summary

Central Transport LLC is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee outbound terminal dock operations, including loading, forklift traffic, and palletized freight handling. You will lead up to 30 local LTL drivers and dock staff to meet production schedules while ensuring safety and KPI targets.

The ideal candidate has leadership experience in transportation, strong understanding of LTL trucking, and the ability to hire, coach and mentor employees.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a team, preferably in transportation operations.
• Understanding of the LTL trucking industry.
• Prior management, dispatch and dock experience in LTL trucking preferred.
• Strong leadership skills including hiring, coaching and mentoring employees.
• Willingness to work 50 hours per week and varying shifts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee outbound operations for the terminal dock section.
• Load, manage forklift traffic and oversee proper picking/sortation of palletized freight.
• Manage up to 30 local LTL drivers and dock personnel to meet production schedules.
• Use independent judgment to build loads based on labor and freight levels.
• Monitor dock production and KPI goals; control hours and overtime.
• Maintain a safe work environment compliant with DOT/OSHA standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Transportation operations

LTL trucking knowledge

Staff coaching

Multitasking

Communication

Work under pressure

Education

Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Central Transport LLC is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee outbound terminal dock operations, including loading, forklift traffic, and palletized freight handling. You will lead up to 30 local LTL drivers and dock staff to meet production schedules while ensuring safety and KPI targets.

The ideal candidate has leadership experience in transportation, strong understanding of LTL trucking, and the ability to hire, coach and mentor employees.