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Are you someone who never rests on their laurels, always strives to go above and beyond, and is committed to keeping your PROMISES? Do you appreciate a company culture that is open, fosters work-life balance, and a dynamic team environment? Then Old Dominion is the home for you. We take pride in being the best in the industry, and from our humble beginnings, we know that our People and our Family Spirit are the main ingredients in our secret sauce to success. At Old Dominion, we are looking for individuals to join the OD Family who will provide innovative solutions and exceed expectations to keep OD the premier transportation solutions provider.

The Dock Supervisor plays a key role in overseeing daily operations, ensuring safety, and driving efficiency within Old Dominion’s freight network. This position involves managing teams, utilizing innovative technology, and maintaining operational excellence in a company that has set industry standards since 1934. With a focus on growth, collaboration, and performance, this role is essential to the success of freight operations.

Old Dominion Freight Line is currently recruiting for a Dock Supervisor to join our OD Family Culture. This role will successfully manage a shift or section in a service center while maintaining standards for safety, quality, efficiency, cost, service, and delivery, as well as training, development, and housekeeping. The supervisor must complete various freight movement forms such as shipping orders, manifests, freight bills, inter-terminal movement forms (ITMs), and exception forms. The role involves continuous communication with associates, customers, and team members via verbal and computer systems, and monitoring shipment locations using OD’s proprietary technology systems.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and evaluate the safety of each employee daily
• Oversee the safe and efficient loading and unloading of freight
• Teach and monitor safe lifting techniques
• Maintain housekeeping standards to ensure safety and productivity
• Manage, assign, and supervise dock employees to meet operational expectations
• Manage work schedules and time-off requests
• Collaborate with management to meet business objectives
• Provide operational analysis and suggestions for improvements
• Offer feedback on productivity metrics and handle disciplinary actions when necessary
• Conduct safety inspections to ensure compliance with regulations
• Ensure trailers are loaded correctly and inspect trailers for cleanliness and safety
• Operate internal freight monitoring systems and conduct forklift operations as needed
• Lead daily shift meetings and communicate schedules effectively
• Inspect tools and equipment for safety and proper operation
• Ensure compliance with company and government regulations
• Work flexible shifts based on customer needs

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; some college preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum 2 years of operations experience, preferably in transportation
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Knowledge of AS400, Microsoft Office, DYMS, and BLU systems
• Understanding of DOT regulations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Work Schedule:

Shift and hours to be determined; schedules are subject to change based on business needs.

Join the OD Family today! As a full-time employee, you and your family are eligible for benefits including health insurance, vision, dental, disability coverage, 401(k), life insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, career growth opportunities, and more.

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

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