Supervisor, Operations I - ABF Freight

Job Description

The Supervisor, Operations I ensures all Service Center Operations work is performed according to approved Company procedures, standards, and specification. This position supervises all activities of Service Center employees and support personnel engaged in loading and unloading activities.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team setting to accomplish department goals.

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

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

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

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

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

• Maintain a positive attitude in a highly intense environment.

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

• Coordinate work assignments, and monitor performances.

• Other duties and projects, as assigned.

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

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferred

Experience

• 2 years Service Center, transportation, and/or related experience, preferred

• Supervisory experience, preferred

Computer Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Requirements

• General knowledge of freight, imports, exports, and proper freight handling techniques, preferred

Competencies

• Decision Making and Critical Thinking

• Initiative

• Managing Multiple Priorities

• Mentoring Others

• Process Management

• Service Center Operation and Maintenance

• Transportation Safety

Other Details

Work Hours:

• Schedule may vary based on location.

Compensation

• This is a salary position paid biweekly.

• Variable compensation is included.

In accordance with the Illinois Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the starting pay for this position is $64,000.00 annually, but will be negotiated at the time of offer depending on experience.

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.