SR Dispatcher

Central Transport; Lexington (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Central Transport in Lexington, KY is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee dock operations, manage a team of drivers and dock staff, and ensure safe, efficient performance at our Lexington terminal.

Ideal candidates will have leadership experience in LTL trucking, strong discipline, and the ability to multi-task under tight deadlines; a degree is preferred but not required. The role is onsite with a 50-hour work week and competitive salary of $60k–$75k plus bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in transportation operations (LTL preferred).
• Strong understanding of dock and yard operations.
• Proven ability to coach, train and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dock operations for your designated section of the terminal dock.
• Lead drivers, dock workers and dock hand; monitor productivity and OSHA compliance.
• Ensure proper loading, cube/weight checks and safe operations.
• Maintain safe environment and uphold company operational standards.
• Hire, coach and develop staff while meeting KPI goals.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

LTL trucking knowledge

Operations experience

Technology aptitude

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Central Transport is one of the nation's most trusted and technologically advanced Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) carriers. With an ever-growing network of terminals nationwide, our team of dedicated professionals provide safe and efficient service to the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities!

Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you!

Thanks for your interest in working on our team!

Central Transport LLC is one of the nation's most reliable and technologically advanced LTL (Less-than-Truckload) carriers to date. We are privately owned and have been servicing manufacturing & retail companies of all sizes for over 90 years. With over 200 locations around the country, we pride ourselves on the continuous expansions that we have made and are still making strides to improve our operation systems to better service our wide network of clientele. For example, we have recently implemented 25 next-day hubs in our network to provide immediate, essential services for our customers overnight. We also hold the industry's most modern fleet with our tractors & trailers having an average age of 2.5 years old. Earlier this year, our business levels have reached the highest they've ever been; breaking our personal record that had been set the previous year. We like to credit our growing success with our ability to develop and provide opportunity for our team of employees so they can make advancements within our company.

Our employees enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, including: 401k, Paid Time Off (PTO), Medical/Dental Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, and Life Insurance.

This is an Onsite position at our Lexington, KY Terminal and the candidate must be able to work a flexible schedule of:

Available Shift:

Monday-Friday 10AM-8PM

Salary ranges from:

$60,000-$75,000 + a 5-10% performance bonus

Ideal Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in managing a team, preferably in transportation operations.
• A thorough understanding of the LTL trucking industry.
• Prior management, dispatch or dock experience, preferably in LTL trucking industry.
• Must have strong leadership skills including the ability to hire, coach, counsel, train, and mentor employees.
• Desire to surround customer with excellence in service.
• High aptitude for technology.
• The ability to multi-task while being detail oriented.
• Excellent written, listening and verbal communication skills Must be willing to work 50 hours/week average.
• Must be able to work any shift including nights and/or weekends and in any weather condition.
• Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-pressure environment with multiple priorities.
• An associate or bachelor's degree preferred but not required.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee dock operations for your designated section of the terminal dock.
• This includes the process of loading, managing forklift traffic, and overseeing proper picking/sortation of palletized freight.
• 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.