Onsite Lab Dock Operations Manager

Lila Sciences; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lila Sciences is seeking a Contract Loading Dock Manager to run the Alewife dock operations and support rapid lab expansion across buildings. This hands-on role owns inbound deliveries, inspection, and real-time communication with carriers, vendors, and onsite teams.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years managing dock operations in lab or industrial settings, can safely operate a pallet jack, and lift 50 lbs. This on-site contract position offers regular hours at the Alewife campus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years managing receiving, shipping, or loading dock operations in a lab, manufacturing, or large commercial setting.
• Experience coordinating high-volume deliveries with carriers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to relay delivery status clearly across teams.
• Working knowledge of safe material handling and dock equipment.
• Must be able to safely operate a pallet jack.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and perform sustained physical activity on the dock floor.
• Comfort using inventory or receiving tracking systems and basic spreadsheets.
• Ability to work onsite at Alewife, 40 hours per week, during standard receiving hours.
• Flexibility to work across multiple Alewife buildings, and at other Lila campuses as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily inbound deliveries from carriers, vendors, and couriers at the Alewife dock.
• Inspect shipments for damage, quantity accuracy, and documentation before routing.
• Maintain packing slips and invoices, and submit them for record-keeping as needed.
• Communicate delivery arrivals and exceptions to lab and operations teams in real time.
• Coordinate large or scheduled deliveries with vendors, Facilities, and lab leads in advance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe dock area in line with EH&S standards.
• Track received goods and resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal teams.
• Support onboarding of dock operations at new Alewife buildings as they come online.

Skills

Dock operations

Receiving coordination

Communication

Safety awareness

Pallet jack operation

Tools

Pallet jack operation

Job description

Lila Sciences is seeking a Contract Loading Dock Manager to run the Alewife dock operations and support rapid lab expansion across buildings. This hands-on role owns inbound deliveries, inspection, and real-time communication with carriers, vendors, and onsite teams.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years managing dock operations in lab or industrial settings, can safely operate a pallet jack, and lift 50 lbs. This on-site contract position offers regular hours at the Alewife campus.