Outbound Supervisor

Central Transport•Kansas City, MO

18h•$60,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Central Transport is hiring an Outbound Supervisor to oversee outbound operations for a designated section of a terminal dock. The role supervises unloading, forklift traffic, and the picking and sortation of palletized freight, and manages up to 30 local LTL drivers and dock personnel to meet production schedules. The supervisor uses independent judgment to build loads based on available labor and freight levels, monitors trailer cube and weight, dock production, hours, and overtime, and supports safe, compliant, and high-quality operations. The position pays $60,000–$80,000, with up to 10% in additional bonuses. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; candidates must average 50 hours per week and be willing to work any shift, including nights and/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 and 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 outbound 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 a designated production schedule.
Build loads using independent judgment 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.