Outbound Supervisor

Central Transport•Kansas City, CT

About The Position

Central Transport is hiring an Outbound Supervisor to oversee outbound operations for a designated section of a terminal dock. The supervisor manages local LTL drivers and dock personnel, directs freight handling and load-building activities, and monitors production, labor, safety, and operational compliance. The role requires leadership in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and a commitment to excellent service for internal and external customers. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Candidates must be willing to work an average of 50 hours per week, any shift including nights and weekends, and in any weather condition. The stated salary range is $60,000–$80,000, with up to 10% in additional bonuses.

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 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.
Use independent judgment to build loads based on available labor and freight levels.
Ensure carriers are properly loaded by monitoring trailer cube and weight.
Provide leadership and accountability to drivers, dock workers, and dock hands.
Monitor dock production to ensure facility KPI 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 quality and service excellence for internal and external customers.