Inbound Supervisor

Central Transport•Kansas City, MO

1d•$60,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Central Transport is hiring an Inbound Supervisor to oversee inbound operations for a designated section of a terminal dock. The role supervises unloading, forklift traffic, and the picking and sortation of palletized freight, while managing up to 30 local LTL drivers and dock personnel to meet a production schedule. The supervisor uses independent judgment to build loads based on labor and freight levels, monitors trailer cube and weight, tracks dock production and hours, and ensures KPI goals, safety standards, and the company’s operating model are met. The position provides leadership and accountability to drivers and dock staff and supports a culture of quality and excellent service to internal and external customers. The stated salary range is $60,000–$80,000, with the opportunity for additional bonuses of up to 10%. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Candidates must be willing to work an average of 50 hours per week and be available for any shift, including nights and weekends, and in any weather condition.

Requirements

Experience managing a team; transportation operations experience is preferred.
Thorough understanding of the LTL trucking industry.
Prior management, dispatch, and dock experience required; LTL trucking experience is preferred.
Strong leadership skills, including the ability to hire, coach, counsel, train, and mentor employees.
Desire to provide customers with excellent service.
High aptitude for technology.
Ability to multitask while remaining detail-oriented.
Excellent written, listening, and verbal communication skills.
Willingness to work an average of 50 hours per week.
Availability 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.
Transportation operations management experience is preferred.
Experience in the LTL trucking industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee inbound operations for a designated section of the terminal dock.
Manage unloading, 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.
Use independent judgment to build loads based on available labor and freight levels.
Ensure carriers are properly loaded by monitoring trailer cube and weight.
Provide leadership and accountability to drivers, dock workers, and dock hands.
Monitor dock production to ensure facility KPI goals are met or exceeded.
Monitor employee hours and overtime.
Maintain a safe work environment that complies with state and federal DOT/OSHA standards.
Ensure compliance with the company’s operational model.
Support a culture of excellence in product quality and service to internal and external customers.