Inbound Supervisor

Central Transport•Kansas City, CT

11d

About The Position

Central Transport is hiring an Inbound Supervisor to oversee inbound operations for a designated section of a terminal dock. The supervisor manages the unloading process, forklift traffic, and the proper picking and sortation of palletized freight. They manage up to 30 local LTL drivers and dock personnel, build loads based on available labor and freight levels, and monitor trailer cube and weight to ensure carriers are properly loaded. The role includes maintaining safe and compliant operations, meeting production and KPI goals, monitoring hours and overtime, and supporting high-quality service to internal and external customers. The position pays $60,000–$80,000, with up to 10% in additional bonuses. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; candidates must also be willing to work an average of 50 hours per week and any shift, including nights and/or weekends, in any weather condition.

Requirements

Experience managing a team, preferably in transportation operations.
Thorough understanding of the LTL trucking industry.
Prior management, dispatch, and dock experience required, preferably in the LTL trucking industry.
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.
Willingness to work any shift, including nights and/or 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 inbound operations for a designated section of the terminal dock, including 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.
Monitor trailer cube and weight to ensure carriers are properly loaded.
Provide leadership and accountability to drivers, dock workers, and dock hands.
Monitor dock production and ensure facility Key Performance Indicator goals are met or exceeded.
Monitor employee hours and overtime.
Maintain a safe work environment compliant with state and federal DOT/OSHA standards.
Ensure compliance with the company operational model.
Support a culture of excellence in product quality for internal and external customers.