Inbound Supervisor

Central Transport•Flint, CT

About The Position

Central Transport is hiring an Inbound Supervisor to manage operations in a designated section of a terminal dock. The supervisor oversees loading, forklift traffic, and the picking and sortation of palletized freight, while managing local LTL drivers and dock personnel to meet production schedules. The role requires making load decisions based on available labor and freight, monitoring trailer cube and weight, and ensuring operational performance, safety, and service quality. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; the candidate must average 50 hours per week and be able to work any shift, including nights or weekends, and 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.
Ability 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

Associate or bachelor's degree 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.
Use independent judgment to build loads based on available labor and freight levels.
Monitor trailer cube and weight to ensure proper loading of carriers.
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.