Inbound Supervisor

Central Transport•Flint, CT

9d•$60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Central Transport is a privately owned LTL carrier with more than 200 locations and nearly 90 years of service to manufacturing and retail companies. The Inbound Supervisor oversees operations in a designated section of a terminal dock, including loading, forklift traffic, and the picking and sortation of palletized freight. The role manages up to 30 local LTL drivers and dock personnel, builds loads based on labor and freight levels, monitors trailer cube and weight, and works to meet production and facility KPI goals. The supervisor also monitors hours and overtime, maintains a safe and compliant work environment, ensures adherence to the company’s operating model, and supports high-quality service for internal and external customers. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Candidates must be willing to average 50 hours per week and be able to work any shift, including nights and weekends, in any weather condition. Salary is $60,000–$75,000, with a bonus of up to 10%.

Requirements

Experience managing a team, preferably in transportation operations.
Thorough understanding of the LTL trucking industry.
Prior management, dispatch, and dock experience; preferably in the LTL trucking industry.
Strong leadership skills, including the ability to hire, coach, counsel, train, and mentor employees.
Commitment to excellent customer service.
High aptitude for technology.
Ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail.
Excellent written, listening, and verbal communication skills.
Willingness to work an average of 50 hours per week.
Ability to work any shift, including nights and weekends, and in any weather condition.
Ability to work under tight time constraints in a high-pressure environment with multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

An associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Oversee outbound operations for a designated section of the terminal dock.
Manage loading, forklift traffic, and proper picking and sortation of palletized freight.
Manage up to 30 local LTL drivers and dock personnel to achieve the designated production schedule.
Build loads using independent judgment based on available labor and freight levels.
Monitor trailer cube and weight to ensure proper carrier loading.
Provide leadership and accountability to drivers, dock workers, and dock hands.
Monitor dock production to meet or exceed facility KPI goals.
Monitor employee hours and overtime.
Maintain a safe work environment compliant with state and federal DOT and OSHA standards.
Ensure compliance with the company’s operational model.
Support a culture of product quality and excellent service for internal and external customers.