Freight Operations Supervisor
Company Overview:
Con-way Freight is the premier provider of reliable, regional, inter-regional and nationwide LTL service to customers large and small across our integrated, single North American network of LTL operating locations.
In 2007, Fortune Magazine named Con-way the "Most Admired Company" in the transportation and logistics industry. At Con-way, you will work alongside a top caliber management team that not only understands the transportation industry but the importance of utilizing and developing top talent. If you are looking to build a solid and long-lasting career where you will be recognized and rewarded for your hard work, look to Con-way. Apply today and find out why more than 30,000 people have made Con-way their employer of choice!
Job Summary:
Supervise a staff of employees during various inbound, city, and/or outbound freight operations. Ensure production goals are met by managing tonnage, payroll and other administrative functions.
Description Essential Job Functions:
- Available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends.
- Effectively manage the inbound/outbound processing of various freight.
- Consistently meet or exceed productivity goals.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and greater than 75 lbs. occasionally.
- Supervise and manage personnel operations to ensure efficient loading, unloading, and processing of customer shipments.
- Supervise and plan hourly employee schedules to meet daily operations goals.
- Enforce all company, FMCSR, OSHA and DOT policies, rules, regulations and laws as required.
- Ensure customer's freight is delivered and picked-up timely and damage free.
- Coach, train and develop employees consistent with company policy.
- Standing and walking on non-climate controlled loading dock area for several hours at a time.
- Safely climb in and out of a tractor cab trailer.
- Safely walk, reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat kneel as necessary to perform the job duties.
- Prompt, daily attendance at assigned work location.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- BS/BA degree (equivalent military or other work experience may substitute).
- Transportation/Distribution/Logistics degree programs preferred.
- Two years of supervisory experience preferred.
- LTL (less than truckload) industry experience preferred.
- Demonstrate leadership, communication and administrative skills.
- Knowledge of the less-than-truckload industry, hazardous materials regulations, and Department of Transportation rules and regulations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
- Proven ability to lead others in a fast paced environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to balance multiple tasks while positively motivating, coaching and communicating clear instructions to others.
- Forklift experience preferred.
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