LST Crossdock Supervisor - Portland

Les Schwab • Portland, OR

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About The Position

The LST Crossdock Supervisor oversees daily Transport Department operations, including the Cross Dock facility and drivers. The role organizes and monitors workflow and staff to ensure products are received, accurately documented, and distributed efficiently and on time. The supervisor manages staffing, workload assignments, training, safety, and staff performance, and supports the professional development of the department’s Lead. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not all inclusive and may change; additional duties may be assigned as necessary. Employment is at will.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in the Transport department.
• Ability to operate equipment related to the shift, with required certification.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong knowledge of Transport processes, computer programs, and equipment.
• Analytical skills to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Clear, polite, and effective verbal and written communication, including listening and drafting and proofreading communications.
• Ability to handle proprietary information discreetly.
• Strong phone and people skills to support inquiries.
• Flexibility to adapt positively to organizational, process, and technology changes.
• Ability to manage, motivate, and develop employees; encourage teamwork; delegate and direct work; set and communicate expectations; monitor performance; and coach and develop employees.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and manage time effectively.
• Organization, prioritization, attention to detail, and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain a safe working environment by identifying and correcting hazards or unsafe procedures, reporting safety issues, following company policies and hazardous energy and materials procedures, and participating in safety committees or meetings.
• Ability to talk or hear regularly and remain stationary at least 70% of the time; ability to move around the complex frequently for the remainder of the time.
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of five years’ experience in the Transport department is preferred; prior experience in a similar field may be substituted for departmental experience.
• Acquiring and maintaining a CDL is highly preferred.
• Acquiring and maintaining CPR and first aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee department operations and drivers, ensuring products are received, accurately documented, and distributed efficiently and on time.
• Manage daily workload and workforce planning, assign responsibilities based on employee skills and qualifications, and adjust assignments according to workload and staffing.
• Oversee and provide staff training; monitor work, progress, safety, and correct performance.
• Support and evaluate direct reports.
• Document and evaluate shift and staff metrics, safety, workforce planning, and projections for future and seasonal needs.
• Interview and hire departmental staff and ensure proper staffing levels.
• Review staff performance through coaching, annual performance evaluations, and corrective action when necessary.
• Support and motivate the departmental Lead through coaching, training, and monitoring, and oversee the Lead’s professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED