SR Yard Manager

Central Transport•Vandalia, OH

2d•$55,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Central Transport is a leading LTL carrier with a strong reputation for reliability and advanced technology. We are experiencing significant growth and are looking for talented individuals to join our expanding team. As a privately owned company with nearly 90 years of service, we pride ourselves on continuous improvement and operational excellence, including a modern fleet and strategically placed hubs to ensure efficient customer service. We believe in developing our employees and providing opportunities for advancement within the company.

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

Ensure proper load of carriers by monitoring the cube and weight of trailers.
Provide leadership and accountability to a team of switchers.
Directing the flow of internal and external customer freight as it comes into the yard.
Communicating and assigning trailer moves throughout the terminal.
Oversee the placement and movement of tractor trailers within the lot while tracking and recovering inventory.
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.