Supervisor, Operations I - ABF Freight

ABF Freight

San Bernardino (CA)

On-site

USD 71,000 - 84,500

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Excellent health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) participation

Vacation eligibility during the first year

Job summary

A leading freight carrier in San Bernardino is seeking a Supervisor, Operations I to oversee daily operations and support Service Center activities. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of leadership experience, strong communication skills, and a background in freight handling. This full-time position includes competitive salary, health benefits, and potential for growth.

Qualifications

2 years leadership experience, preferred.
Transportation experience preferred but not required.
General knowledge of freight, transportation regulations, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations of Service Center.
Supervise all activities of Service Center employees.
Ensure safety and operational efficiency.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Conflict-resolution skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

General computer knowledge

Job description

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Job Description

The Supervisor, Operations I oversees the daily operations of a Service Center and ensures the work is performed according to approved Company procedures, standards, and specifications. This position supervises all activities of Service Center employees, supports personnel engaged in loading and unloading activities, and requires a hands‑on leadership approach to ensure operational efficiency, maintain compliance with labor agreements, and foster a culture of safety and productivity. This position includes working both indoors and outdoors, often in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Provide a clean, safe working environment for all personnel and visiting customers.
Work in a team setting to accomplish department goals.
Plan, supervise, and control available resources associated with the timely, damage‑free, and safe loading/unloading of freight on assigned shifts.
Assign job tasks to all workers according to unloading and loading schedules.
Build relationships and positive communications with all business partners to ensure customers’ and company’s service standards are met.
Maintain a positive attitude in a highly intense environment.
Other duties and projects, as assigned.
Maintain appropriate loading plans and ensure proper load balance for safe vehicle operation.
Provide positive and constructive feedback to employees.
Foster safe handling, loading, unloading, and storage of hazardous materials.
Support our values‑driven culture focused on creativity, integrity, collaboration, growth, excellence, and wellness.
Communicate job assignments and monitor performance by coordinating with all employees, ensuring direction is clear and concise.
Provide training, analyses, performance feedback, and disciplinary recommendations, as needed.

Requirements

Education

High School Diploma / GED, preferred
Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required. Experience may be used in place of education.

Experience

2 years leadership experience, preferred
Transportation experience preferred but not required.

Computer Skills

General computer knowledge, preferred

Additional Requirements

General knowledge of freight, transportation regulations, safety standards, and proper freight handling techniques, preferred
Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict‑resolution skills, required
Ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently, as well as strong organizational and time‑management skills, preferred
Shift days and hours required for this position vary by location and may include days, nights, and/or weekends. Ability to work the required hours at this location will be considered a minimum requirement.
This position is in a dock environment with exposure to varied weather conditions and noise.

Competencies

Decision Making and Critical Thinking
Initiative
Managing Multiple Priorities
Process Management
Service Center Operation and Maintenance
Transportation Safety
Taking Ownership
Results Orientation

Benefits

Competitive wages
Excellent health, dental, and vision benefits
Opportunity to participate in a company‑sponsored 401(k)
Vacation eligibility during the first year!

Work Hours

Schedule may vary depending on Service Center location and may include days, nights, and/or weekends. Some locations are required to be staffed 24/7 and require schedules of 50+ hours a week. Ability to work the required hours at the location will be considered a minimum requirement.

Travel Requirements

Minimal (0–25%)

Compensation

This is a salary position paid biweekly.
Variable compensation is included.

About Us

ABF Freight®, an ArcBest® company, is one of the nation's largest, most trusted less‑than‑truckload carriers. With over a century of experience, 240 service centers spanning North America, and an unwavering commitment to quality, safety and customer service, ABF offers best‑in‑class LTL transportation for companies of all sizes and industries. We’re driven for excellence.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

In accordance with the California Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the starting pay for this position ranges between $71,000.00 and $84,500.00 annually but will be negotiated at the time of offer DOE.

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