Operations Supervisor

Central Transport; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Transport is seeking a results‑driven operations leader to oversee outbound dock activities and manage up to 30 local LTL drivers and dock staff. You will ensure timely loading, proper palletization, and safe operations across shifts, including nights and weekends.

The ideal candidate will have prior management in LTL trucking, strong leadership, and a passion for customer service. A 65k–75k salary is offered with a bonus potential and a 2:00am–12:00pm shift, Tuesday–Saturday, in

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a team in transportation operations.
• Strong knowledge of the LTL trucking industry.
• Experience in management, dispatch and dock roles in LTL trucking industry.
• Ability to hire, coach, counsel, train and mentor employees.
• Willingness to work 50 hours/week and support various shifts, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee outbound operations for your designated section of the terminal dock.
• Manage loading, forklift traffic, and palletized freight sorting.
• Lead up to 30 local LTL drivers and dock staff to achieve production schedules.
• Build loads based on available labor and freight levels using independent judgment.
• Ensure proper load of carriers by monitoring cube and trailer weight.
• Provide leadership and accountability to drivers, dock workers and dock hand.
• Monitor dock production and KPI goals; manage hours and overtime.
• Maintain a safe work environment compliant with DOT/OSHA standards.
• Ensure company operational model compliance.
• Support a culture of excellence in product quality for customers.

Skills

Team management

LTL knowledge

Dispatch experience

Leadership & mentoring

Customer service focus

Tech aptitude

Multitasking

Communication skills

Flexible schedule

Pressure handling

Education

Associate or Bachelor's Degree preferred

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 almost 90 years now. 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.

Salary ranges from:

$65,000-$75,000 + Bonus

Shift: 2:00am - 12:00pm, Tuesday - Saturday

Ideal Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in managing a team, preferably in transportation operations
• A thorough understanding of the LTL trucking industry
• Prior management, dispatch and dock experience required, 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 outbound 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.
• Manage up to 30 local LTL drivers and dock personnel to achieve a designated production schedule.
• Utilizing your independent judgement to build loads based on available labor and freight levels.
• 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