SR Yard Manager

Central Transport•Detroit, CT

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Central Transport is a leading Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) carrier with a nationwide network of terminals, providing safe and efficient service across North America. The company is privately owned and has been operating for almost 90 years, continuously expanding its operations, including the recent implementation of 25 next-day hubs. Central Transport boasts a modern fleet with an average age of 2.5 years for tractors and trailers. The company attributes its record-breaking success to its commitment to employee development and opportunities for advancement. This role is for a Yard Manager to oversee terminal dock operations.

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. This includes the process of loading, managing forklift traffic, and overseeing proper picking/sortation of palletized freight.
Planning and dispatching team of local P&D drivers
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.