Operations Supervisor

Central Transport; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Transport is seeking a Hub Operations Supervisor to oversee dock hub activities, coordinate loading and palletized freight, and guide a team of drivers and dock staff. The role emphasizes leadership and the ability to optimize operations in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will have experience in transportation, knowledge of cross-border processes, and strong communication skills. A degree is preferred but not required; a focus on safety and efficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation or shipping environment, preferably within LTL.
• Familiar with customs and cross-border transportation.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• An associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hub operations for designated section of the terminal dock.
• Manage loading, forklift traffic, and palletized freight sorting.
• Direct up to 30 drivers and dock staff to meet production schedules.
• Ensure safety and DOT/OSHA compliance.
• Monitor hours, overtime, and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Detail oriented

Technology aptitude

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Forklift operations

Job description

Central Transport LLC is one of North America'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 across our network, 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 Paid Time Off (PTO), Medical, Dental, and vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, 401k, and more!

LOCATION:

Shifts Looking to Fill:

Monday - Friday: 4:00pm - 2:00am

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
• The ability to multi-task while being detail oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• An associate or bachelor’s Degree, preferred but not required

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee hub 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 LTL road 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