Load Supervisor

Central Transport•Kansas City, KS

2d•$60,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Central Transport LLC is a leading LTL carrier with a strong focus on technology and customer service. We are experiencing significant growth and are looking for talented individuals to join our expanding team. This role involves overseeing operations for a designated section of the terminal dock, including unloading, managing forklift traffic, and overseeing freight picking and sortation. The supervisor will manage a team of local LTL drivers and dock personnel, build loads, ensure proper trailer loading, and monitor dock production to meet performance goals. Maintaining a safe work environment compliant with DOT/OSHA standards and supporting a culture of excellence are key aspects of this position.

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, including 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.