Inbound Dock Supervisor

Southeastern Freight Lines•Tyler, TX

About The Position

The Inbound Dock Supervisor oversees dock operations and supervises and coordinates dock associates assigned to the dock and/or yard. The role oversees shipment routing and freight loading and unloading, and establishes controls to ensure Pickup & Delivery (P&D) units close at agreed-upon times and special customer requests are handled on time. The supervisor ensures timely inbound close-out and is responsible for P&D loading, including stop count, weight, and load condition, so P&D Drivers can perform error-free work. The position is responsible for an effective Service Center loss-prevention plan, working with Service Center personnel and cargo claims/loss prevention or a designee and using process improvement to develop and execute the plan. It maintains accountability for the integrity of P&D loads originating at the Service Center, with a commitment to continuous measurable improvement. The supervisor plans warehouse and storage-area layouts based on turnover, size, weight, and related factors; determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, expedites workflow, assigns duties, and checks work for accuracy, neatness, and compliance with policies and procedures. The role also monitors significant risks and implements adequate controls.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • At least 2 years of dock or leadership experience, or completion of Southeastern’s Management Training Program.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee dock operations and supervise and coordinate dock associates assigned to the dock and/or yard.
  • Oversee shipment routing and freight loading and unloading.
  • Establish controls to ensure P&D units close at agreed-upon times and special customer requests are handled on time.
  • Ensure timely inbound close-out.
  • Manage P&D loading, including stop count, weight, and load condition, to support error-free work by P&D Drivers.
  • Practice and support an effective Service Center loss-prevention plan in coordination with Service Center personnel and cargo claims/loss prevention or a designee.
  • Use process improvement to develop and execute loss-prevention efforts.
  • Maintain accountability for the integrity of P&D loads originating at the Service Center and pursue continuous measurable improvement.
  • Plan warehouse and storage-area layouts, considering turnover, size, weight, and related factors.
  • Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, and expedite workflow.
  • Assign duties and examine work for accuracy, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
  • Monitor significant risks and implement adequate controls.
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