Senior Outbound Dock Supervisor

Central Transport; Chicago Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Job summary

Central Transport is seeking an outbound operations supervisor in Chicago Ridge, IL to oversee a 250-door freight facility and manage up to 30 drivers and dock staff. You will drive production and safety standards while coordinating loads and dock activities.

Ideal candidates have transportation or cross-docking experience, strong leadership, and a tech-forward mindset. Shift is 4:00pm–2:00am, Monday–Friday, with a salary up to $75,000 plus a 10% quarterly bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation, cross docking, or shipping/receiving environments.
• Familiarity with customs and cross-border transportation is a plus.
• Strong leadership qualities and people management skills.
• Tech-savvy with ability to leverage systems to optimize operations.
• Must communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee outbound operations for a 250-door freight facility.
• Manage loading, forklift traffic, and palletized freight flow.
• Supervise up to 30 local LTL drivers and dock personnel.
• Use independent judgment to build loads based on labor and freight levels.
• Monitor cube and weight to ensure proper trailer loading.
• Provide coaching and accountability to the driver and dock team.

Skills

Transportation experience

Cross docking

Shipping and receiving

Leadership

Technology aptitude

Multi-tasking

Written and verbal communication

Education

Associates or Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Central Transport is seeking an outbound operations supervisor in Chicago Ridge, IL to oversee a 250-door freight facility and manage up to 30 drivers and dock staff. You will drive production and safety standards while coordinating loads and dock activities.

Ideal candidates have transportation or cross-docking experience, strong leadership, and a tech-forward mindset. Shift is 4:00pm–2:00am, Monday–Friday, with a salary up to $75,000 plus a 10% quarterly bonus.