Operations Dock Supervisor-2nd Shift
Role Overview
Forward Air is seeking a capable and career-oriented Dock Supervisor to lead our fast-paced shipping/dock operation.
The qualified candidate will coordinate all activities of dockworkers, drivers and other support personnel.
The supervisor will provide planning for, direction to, and will control available resources associated with the timely, damage-free, and safe loading/unloading of freight on assigned shifts.
In addition, the supervisor will provide dockworker and driver training, performance feedback, and provide disciplinary recommendations when necessary.
Previous experience with cargo operations is a plus.
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Qualifications:
- Strong team player that thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to drive performance of direct reports and lead a team in a lean manufacturing environment
- Prior air freight experience is required
- International/Import experience is a plus
- Must have two (2) or more years of supervisory experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Must possess demonstrated leadership ability
- Knowledge of proper freight handling techniques
- Knowledge of Hazardous Materials handling
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of operations
- Must be flexible to work weekends and nights
- Forklift and general freight handling experience
- Ideal candidate will possess a “can do” attitude with a “will do” work ethic
- Must have the ability to work in a fast paced environment
- General computer skills - Microsoft Office, Outlook, AS400
- Excellent communication and problem solving skills
- Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.
Skills:
- Ideal candidate will possess a “can do” attitude with a “will do” work ethic
- Must have the ability to work in a fast paced environment
- General computer skills - Microsoft Office, Outlook, AS400
- Excellent communication and problem solving skills
- Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.
Preferred Qualifications
- International/Import experience is a plus
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