Operations Supervisor: Dock & Freight Excellence

Roadrunner; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Roadrunner is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead daily dock and terminal operations in Commerce, CA. You will translate network strategy into execution, balancing throughput, cost, service quality, and compliance in a fast-paced LTL environment.

You’ll oversee load planning, freight handling, safety, and continuous improvement while developing frontline teams and coordinating with linehaul contractors and internal partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 1–2 years of relevant operations or logistics experience (or equivalent combination).
• Experience in transportation, LTL, warehouse, or service center operations preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, train, and evaluate team members.
• Hazmat certification preferred.
• Forklift certification (or ability to obtain).
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills with the ability to interpret operational and financial data.
• Proficiency in PC applications (email, spreadsheets, database systems); AS/400 experience preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage across all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving capability in situations with limited standardization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily dock operations including load planning, freight handling, and linehaul coordination.
• Ensure freight is processed accurately with proper routing, documentation, and data entry.
• Maintain high standards for load quality, minimizing damages, OS&D incidents, and rehandling.
• Step into operational roles—including forklift operations—when needed to maintain continuity.
• Monitor daily operating costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and margin performance.

Skills

Forklift certification

Hazmat handling knowledge

Analytical and math skills

PC applications proficiency

Effective communication

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 1–2 years of relevant operations or logistics experience

Tools

AS/400

Job description

Roadrunner is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead daily dock and terminal operations in Commerce, CA. You will translate network strategy into execution, balancing throughput, cost, service quality, and compliance in a fast-paced LTL environment.

You’ll oversee load planning, freight handling, safety, and continuous improvement while developing frontline teams and coordinating with linehaul contractors and internal partners.