Operations Supervisor

Central Transport; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical/Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Memphis, TN, is seeking an operations manager to oversee dock operations at their terminal. The ideal candidate should have team management experience in transportation, along with a thorough understanding of the LTL trucking industry. This full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from $65,000 to $80,000 plus performance bonuses, alongside comprehensive benefits. Flexibility in work hours and a commitment to safety and operational compliance are crucial for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a team, preferably in transportation operations.
• Prior management, dispatch or dock experience in LTL trucking industry.
• Must be capable of working under tight time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dock operations for your designated section of the terminal dock.
• Manage forklift traffic and oversee proper picking/sortation of palletized freight.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal DOT/OSHA standards.

Skills

Team management experience in transportation

Understanding of LTL trucking industry

Leadership skills

Ability to multi-task

Excellent communication skills

High aptitude for technology

Flexibility in working hours

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree

Job description

Central Transport LLC is one of the nation’s most reliable and technologically advanced LTL (Less-than-Truckload) carriers to date. We are privately owned and have been servicing manufacturing & retail companies of all sizes for over 90 years. With over 200 locations around the country, we pride ourselves on the continuous expansions that we have made and are still making strides to improve our operation systems to better service our wide network of clientele. For example, we have recently implemented 25 next-day hubs in our network to provide immediate, essential services for our customers overnight. We also hold the industry’s most modern fleet with our tractors & trailers having an average age of 2.5 years old. Earlier this year, our business levels have reached the highest they’ve ever been; breaking our personal record that had been set the previous year. We like to credit our growing success with our ability to develop and provide opportunity for our team of employees so they can make advancements within our company.

Our employees enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, including: 401k, Paid Time Off (PTO), Medical/Dental Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, and Life Insurance.

This is an Onsite position at our Memphis, TN Terminal and the candidate must be able to work a flexible schedule of:

Shift: Monday-Friday 10AM-8PM

Salary ranges from: $65,000-$80,000 + a 5-10% performance bonus

Ideal Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in managing a team, preferably in transportation operations.
• A thorough understanding of the LTL trucking industry.
• Prior management, dispatch or dock experience, preferably in LTL trucking industry.
• Must have strong leadership skills including the ability to hire, coach, counsel, train, and mentor employees.
• Desire to surround customer with excellence in service.
• High aptitude for technology.
• The ability to multi-task while being detail oriented.
• Excellent written, listening and verbal communication skills. Must be willing to work 50 hours/week average.
• Must be able to work any shift including nights and/or weekends and in any weather condition.
• Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high‑pressure environment with multiple priorities.
• An associate or bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee dock operations for your designated section of the terminal dock.
• This includes the process of loading, managing forklift traffic, and overseeing proper picking/sortation of palletized freight.
• Ensure proper load of carriers by monitoring the cube and weight of trailers.
• Provide leadership and accountability to a team of drivers, dock workers and dock hand.
• Monitor dock production, ensuring facility key performance indicator goals are met and/or exceeded.
• Monitor hours and overtime.
• Maintain a safe work environment compliant with state and federal DOT/OSHA standards.
• Ensure company operational model compliance.
• Support a culture of excellence in quality of product to internal and external customers.