Cross Dock Manager

LKQ • Aurora, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. is hiring a Cross Dock Manager for their Aurora, CO location. This is a key leadership role responsible for supporting the efficiency, accuracy, and overall performance of the distribution network. The Cross Dock Manager will oversee daily cross-dock operations, lead a team of delivery drivers, and ensure safe, timely, and organized delivery execution. This position is essential to the success of the U.S. and Canadian supply chain. The role requires a hands-on manager who thrives in a fast-moving distribution environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years+ in specialized profession or equivalent.
• Prior senior lead/supervisor experience.
• At least 5 years+ of experience in transportation and material handling activities for high volume warehousing and/or freight consolidation trucking terminal operations.
• Must be able to work in cooperation and communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to lift up to 75lbs.
• Have no motor vehicle violations within the last 24 months
• Must be able to pass a required pre-employment drug screen
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical
• Must be able to stand for long periods, sit, walk, push, pull, bend, and climb.

Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate, and supervise the activities of drivers to ensure the productivity and safety of our drivers, vehicles, and equipment, and our customers’ products.
• Ensure safe & timely delivery of invoiced products to our established customers.
• Performance of your team – review & drive personal metrics, perform regularly scheduled observations, adherence to driver schedules, and pre-determined routes.
• Document, schedule, and verify completion of regularly scheduled maintenance and repairs to the company fleet.
• Communicate directly with distribution center leaders on the condition and timeliness of received shipments.
• Communicate with the Customer Service team on returns, damaged products, etc.
• Maintain the physical condition of your facility to reflect cleanliness, efficiency, and organization (5S).
• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Direct daily cross-dock operations, leading a team of professional drivers to ensure safe, accurate, and timely delivery of all invoiced products.
• Coordinate delivery routes and schedules, monitoring driver performance, adherence to routes, and on-time delivery KPIs.
• Conduct regular driver observations, coaching sessions, and performance reviews to maintain high safety and productivity standards.
• Oversee DOT-compliant fleet maintenance, including scheduling repairs, logging service records, and minimizing downtime.
• Partner with distribution center leadership to monitor inbound shipment quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Communicate with Customer Service regarding returns, damages, and delivery issues to ensure prompt resolution.
• Maintain facility cleanliness, organization, and efficiency in alignment with 5S principles.
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports for leadership review.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.
• Assume other duties as assigned.
• Manage the work of others, including planning, assigning, scheduling, and reviewing work.
• Ensures quality standards are met.
• Hire, terminate, train, and implement ongoing development for all cross-dock staff.
• Review performance and administer corrective action for staff.

Benefits

• Daily Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Length of Service Bonus
• 401(k) with company match
• comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription, dependent & domestic partner benefits
• company-paid life & long-term disability, short-term disability
• Health Savings & Dependent Care Accounts
• Ongoing training
• professional development
• internal career opportunities
• leadership development programs
• Tuition assistance for employees
• scholarship opportunities for dependents
• Paid time off
• company holidays
• parental leave
• Employee referral bonus program
• employee purchase & travel discounts
• wellness programs (fitness, mental health, smoking cessation, women’s health)
• Safety equipment, footwear, and uniforms provided

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager