Operations Supervisor I — Hands-On Freight Leader

ArcBest; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health, dental, vision benefits

401K participation

Vacation eligibility in first year

Job summary

ABF Freight, an ArcBest company, seeks a Supervisor, Operations I to manage daily Service Center operations, supervise staff, and ensure adherence to procedures and safety standards. The role requires hands-on leadership, with duties indoors and outdoors across varying weather.

The ideal candidate has 2 years of leadership experience, strong communication skills, and knowledge of freight handling. Benefits include competitive wages, health plans, 401K, and vacation eligibility in the first year.

Qualifications

• Requires leadership experience and strong communication skills.
• Experience with team supervision and performance feedback.
• Familiarity with safety, labor standards, and operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and optimize loading/unloading of freight on shifts.
• Communicate tasks and monitor performance across the team.
• Maintain load plans and balance for safe vehicle operation.
• Assign tasks according to schedules and provide feedback.
• Ensure safety and training, disciplinary actions when needed.
• Foster relationships with partners to meet service standards.
• Create a clean, safe dock environment and mitigate hazards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

General computer knowledge

Job description

ABF Freight, an ArcBest company, seeks a Supervisor, Operations I to manage daily Service Center operations, supervise staff, and ensure adherence to procedures and safety standards. The role requires hands-on leadership, with duties indoors and outdoors across varying weather.

The ideal candidate has 2 years of leadership experience, strong communication skills, and knowledge of freight handling. Benefits include competitive wages, health plans, 401K, and vacation eligibility in the first year.