Operations Supervisor

Central Transport; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical/Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in Fort Wayne, Indiana seeks an entry-level management candidate to enhance operations within their transportation framework. Responsibilities include coordinating drivers, improving route efficiency, and ensuring safety standards. Ideal candidates will have leadership qualities, effective communication skills, and a knack for technology. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation, cross docking, or shipping and receiving, preferably LTL.
• Familiar with customs and cross-border transportation.
• Detail-oriented with strong technology skills.

Responsibilities

• Relay critical information between drivers and vendors.
• Review and revise driver routes for efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with DOT/OSHA standards.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Customer service excellence

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Technology aptitude

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Central Transport LLC is one of North America’s most reliable and technologically advanced LTL (Less-than-Truckload) carriers. With almost 90 years of experience and over 200 locations, we continue to expand our operation systems to better serve our wide network of clientele. Our modern fleet averages 2.5 years old, and we recently implemented 25 next-day hubs to provide immediate, essential services overnight.

Shift

9:00am-7:00pm, Mon-Fri

Ideal Candidate Requirements

• Experience in a transportation, cross docking, or shipping and receiving environment (preferably within the LTL industry)
• Familiar with customs and cross-border transportation
• Strong leadership qualities
• Desire to surround customer with excellence in service
• High aptitude for technology
• Ability to multi-task while being detail oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• An Associates or Bachelor’s Degree, preferred but not required

Duties include, but are not limited to

• Relaying critical information between drivers and our vendors/Terminal Managers
• Review and revise driver routes to increase efficiencies while monitoring a changing workload
• Being aware of freight that is in transit
• Assist and report issues that drivers face when they’re on the road (i.e. flat tire)
• Ensure facility Key Performance Indicator (KPI) goals are met and/or exceeded
• Maintain a safe work environment compliant with state and federal DOT/OSHA standards
• Provide/support a culture of excellence in quality of product to internal and external customers

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package, including Paid Time Off (PTO), Medical/Dental Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, and Life Insurance.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Management, Supply Chain, and Distribution

Industries

Truck Transportation, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, Freight and Package Transportation

Legal Notice

Central Transport LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.