Dock Supervisor - Shoreview, United States - Old Dominion Freight Line

    Old Dominion Freight Line
    Old Dominion Freight Line Shoreview, United States

    1 month ago

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    Full time
    Description

    Responsibilities

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  • Monitor and evaluate the safety of each employee on a daily basis
  • Monitor and evaluate the safe and efficient loading and unloading process of freight throughout the shift
  • Monitors, evaluates, and teaches employees safe lifting techniques as well as uses safe lifting as needed throughout the day
  • Monitor and maintain housekeeping within the shift to ensure safety and productivity
  • Manages, assigns and supervises dock employees in the area to ensure proper utilization of employees, equipment, loading and unloading while meeting OD and customer expectations
  • Manages all dock work schedules and time off requests
  • Closely works with the Operations Manager/Assistant SVC Manager and/or Service Center Manager to ensure alignment in meeting daily/weekly/monthly and yearly business objectives
  • Provide analyses, suggestions and ideas for the improvement of operations within the shift, department and facility
  • Provide positive and constructive feedback to employees on a continual basis regarding ROI, MPH, Stops per hour, return shipments, missed shipments, delivery/pick up errors, and overall productivity, etc. This also includes handling disciplinary actions needed at the discretion of the supervisor
  • Conduct daily inspections to ensure compliance with local state, federal, .federal safety regulations, as well as OSHA compliance, and DOT compliance
  • Ensure Compliance with local state, federal, federal safety regulations, as well as OSHA compliance, and DOT regulations
  • Ensures that 100% of trailers are loaded correctly to ensure safe transport of freight
  • Inspects trailers throughout the day for cleanliness and to ensure correct loading/unloading techniques are being used
  • Operates AS400 system, BLU system, DYMS and any other computer/internal freight monitoring systems used within the company to monitor freight movement
  • Complete forklift job training knowledge and uses a forklift as necessary within the service center
  • Conducts daily shift meetings
  • Make quick and informed decisions based on the volume levels and communicates schedule to affected employees
  • Inspects working conditions of tools and equipment needed for safe operation within the area and directs the correction of any improper or adverse condition that exists
  • Comprehends and ensures compliance with company and government regulations
  • Works assigned shift/s as needed, must be available to work depending upon customer pick-up and delivery scheduled
  • Qualifications:

  • High School Degree or equivalent. Some college preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • 2 years working operations experience preferably in the transportation industry
  • Supervisory experience preferred
  • Working knowledge of AS400, Microsoft Office, DYMS and BLU systems
  • Knowledge of general DOT regulations
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Working Days:

    Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday,Sunday

    Working Shift:

    Shift and hours to be determined.

    Work Days and Shift are estimates and are subject to change, at any given time, based on job scheduling and/or business levels. Any information listed regarding Days and Shifts shall be considered a guideline of expectations for the specific position at the time of posting.

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    As a Full Time member of our Family, you and your family are eligible to receive:

  • Health, Dental & Vision Benefits
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Flex Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • Credit Union access, Vacation & Holiday
  • "Birthday Holiday" who doesn't love some extra attention on their Birthday?