Supervisor, Operations I - ABF Freight

Job Description

The Supervisor, Operations I oversees the daily operations of a Service Center and ensures the work is performed according to approved Company procedures, standards, and specification. This position supervises all activities of Service Center employees, supports personnel engaged in loading and unloading activities, and requires a hands-on leadership approach to ensure operational efficiency, maintain compliance with labor agreements, and foster a culture of safety and productivity. This position includes working both indoors and outdoors, often in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Plan, supervise, and control available resources associated with the timely, damage-free, and safe loading/unloading of freight on assigned shifts.

Communicate job assignments and monitor performance by coordinating with all employees, ensuring direction is clear and concise.

Maintain appropriate load plans and ensure proper load balance for safe vehicle operation.

Assign job tasks to all workers according to unloading and loading schedules.

Provide training, analyses, performance feedback, and disciplinary recommendations, as needed.

Provide positive and constructive feedback to employees.

Build relationships and positive communications with all business partners to ensure customers' and company's service standards are met.

Provide a clean, safe working environment for all personnel and visiting customers.

Foster safe handling, loading, unloading, and storage of hazardous materials.

Maintain a positive attitude in a highly intense environment.

Work in a team setting to accomplish department goals.

Support our values driven culture focused on creativity, integrity, collaboration, growth, excellence, and wellness.

Other duties and projects, as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED, preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred but not required. Experience may be used in place of education.

2 years leadership experience, preferred

Transportation experience preferred but not required.

General computer knowledge, preferred

General knowledge of freight, transportation regulations, safety standards, and proper freight handling techniques, preferred

Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills, required

Ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently, as well as strong organizational and time management skills, preferred

Shift days and hours required for this position vary by location and may include days, nights, and/or weekends. Being able to work the required hours at this location will be considered a minimum requirement.

This position is in a dock environment with exposure to varied weather conditions and noise.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking

Initiative

Managing Multiple Priorities

Process Management

Service Center Operation and Maintenance

Transportation Safety

Taking Ownership

Results Orientation

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Excellent health, dental, and vision benefits

Opportunity to participate in a company sponsored 401K

Vacation eligibility during the first year!

Other Details

Schedule may vary depending on Service Center location and may include days, nights, and/or weekends. Some locations are required to be staffed 24/7 and require schedules of 50+ hours a week. Ability to work the required hours at the location will be considered a minimum requirement.

Minimal (0%-25%)

This is a salary position paid biweekly.

Variable compensation is included.

About Us

ABF Freight, an ArcBest company, is one of the nation's largest, most trusted less-than-truckload carriers. With over a century of experience, 240 service centers spanning North America, and an unwavering commitment to quality, safety and customer service, ABF offers best-in-class LTL transportation for companies of all sizes and industries. We're driven for excellence.

6 months