Senior Dock & Logistics Supervisor

Central Transport; Stoughton (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical/Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Job summary

Central Transport is seeking an operations supervisor in Stoughton, MA to lead outbound activities within a 44-door facility. You will manage loading, forklift movement, and palletized freight while directing up to 30 drivers and dock personnel to meet schedules.

The role requires strong leadership, a focus on safety, and a high comfort level with technology. A degree is preferred but not required; on-site work lifestyle is typical for this team.

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation, cross docking, or shipping/receiving.
• Familiar with customs and cross-border transportation.
• Strong leadership qualities and ability to guide a team.
• Desire to provide excellent customer service and operational excellence.
• High aptitude for technology and process improvement.
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee outbound operations for a 44-door freight facility segment.
• Manage loading, forklift traffic, and palletized freight sorting.
• Direct up to 30 local LTL drivers and dock personnel to meet production schedules.
• Relay information between drivers, vendors, and Terminal Managers.
• Review routes to increase efficiency and adapt to workload changes.
• Use independent judgment to build loads based on labor and freight levels.
• Ensure proper load and safe trailer cube/weight handling.
• Provide leadership and accountability to drivers and dock staff.
• Monitor dock production and KPI goals; manage hours and overtime.
• Maintain safe, DOT/OSHA-compliant work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multi-tasking

Technology aptitude

Transportation experience

Team management

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree

Job description

Central Transport is seeking an operations supervisor in Stoughton, MA to lead outbound activities within a 44-door facility. You will manage loading, forklift movement, and palletized freight while directing up to 30 drivers and dock personnel to meet schedules.

The role requires strong leadership, a focus on safety, and a high comfort level with technology. A degree is preferred but not required; on-site work lifestyle is typical for this team.