SR Strip Supervisor

Central Transport•Kansas City, KS

4d•$60,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Central Transport is seeking an SR Strip Supervisor to oversee operations for a designated section of the terminal dock. This role involves managing the unloading process, forklift traffic, and proper picking/sortation of palletized freight. The supervisor will manage up to 30 local LTL drivers and dock personnel to achieve production schedules, build loads based on labor and freight, and ensure proper trailer loading by monitoring cube and weight. The position requires providing leadership and accountability, monitoring dock production to meet KPI goals, managing hours and overtime, and maintaining a safe work environment compliant with DOT/OSHA standards. The role also involves ensuring compliance with the company's operational model and supporting a culture of excellence.

Requirements

Experience in managing a team, preferably in transportation operations
A thorough understanding of the LTL trucking industry
Prior management, dispatch and dock experience required, 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 operations for your designated section of the terminal dock
Manage the process of unloading, managing forklift traffic, and overseeing proper picking/sortation of palletized freight
Manage up to 30 local LTL drivers and dock personnel to achieve a designated production schedule
Utilize independent judgement to build loads based on available labor and freight levels
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 hand
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