Operations Supervisor

Central Transport•Nashville, TN

7d•$60,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Central Transport LLC is a leading LTL (Less-than-Truckload) carrier with over 90 years of experience, operating more than 200 locations nationwide. We are known for our technological advancements and commitment to providing efficient and safe services. Our recent implementation of 25 next-day hubs and a modern fleet with an average age of 2.5 years underscores our dedication to operational excellence. We pride ourselves on fostering employee growth and development, offering opportunities for advancement within the company. This role is based at our Nashville, TN Terminal.

Requirements

Experience in managing a team, preferably in transportation operations.
A thorough understanding of the LTL trucking industry.
Prior management, dispatch or dock experience, preferably in LTL trucking industry.
Must have strong leadership skills including the ability to hire, coach, counsel, train, and mentor employees.
Desire to surround customer with excellence in service.
High aptitude for technology.
The ability to multi-task while being detail oriented.
Excellent written, listening and verbal communication skills.
Must be willing to work 50 hours/week average.
Must be able to work any shift including nights and/or weekends and in any weather condition.
Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-pressure environment with multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Oversee dock operations for a designated section of the terminal dock, including loading processes, forklift traffic management, and proper picking/sortation of palletized freight.
Ensure proper load of carriers by monitoring the cube and weight of trailers.
Provide leadership and accountability to a team of drivers, dock workers, and dock hands.
Monitor dock production, ensuring facility key performance indicator goals are met and/or exceeded.
Monitor hours and overtime.
Maintain a safe work environment compliant with state and federal DOT/OSHA standards.
Ensure company operational model compliance.
Support a culture of excellence in quality of product to internal and external customers.