Outbound Operations Lead — LTL Logistics

Central Transport; Hillside (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Transport is seeking a dedicated outbound operations supervisor for our Hillside freight facility. You will oversee outbound operations, loading, forklift traffic, and palletized freight across a 200-door dock, directing up to 30 local LTL drivers and dock personnel to meet production schedules.

You will monitor dock performance, ensure safety and DOT/OSHA compliance, and lead a team to deliver excellent service to customers while embracing our technology-driven operations and continuous

Qualifications

• Experience in a transportation, cross docking, or shipping and receiving environment.
• Familiar with customs and cross-border transportation.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee outbound operations within a 200-door freight facility for your designated section of the 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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Technology aptitude

Multi-tasking

Education

Associates or Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Central Transport is seeking a dedicated outbound operations supervisor for our Hillside freight facility. You will oversee outbound operations, loading, forklift traffic, and palletized freight across a 200-door dock, directing up to 30 local LTL drivers and dock personnel to meet production schedules.

You will monitor dock performance, ensure safety and DOT/OSHA compliance, and lead a team to deliver excellent service to customers while embracing our technology-driven operations and continuous