Operations Supervisor

Central Transport; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical/Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Job summary

A leading transportation company based in Savannah, Georgia, is seeking an entry-level Manager to oversee logistics operations. This role involves relaying information between drivers and vendors, optimizing routes, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills and a background in transportation or shipping. The company offers a competitive salary, annual bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits including a 401k and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation or shipping and receiving, preferably in LTL.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• High aptitude for technology.

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

Detail oriented

Written and verbal communication

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

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Base pay range

$60,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

Additional compensation

Annual Bonus

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Company Overview

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. With over 200 locations around the country, we pride ourselves on continuous expansion and improving our operations. 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 tractors & trailers averaging 2.5 years old. Earlier this year, our business levels reached the highest they’ve ever been. We like to credit our growing success to the ability to develop and provide opportunities for our team so they can advance 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.

Shift

10:00am - 8:00pm, Monday - Friday

Ideal Candidate Requirements

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

Duties

• 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

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management

Industries

Truck Transportation