ArcBest

Supervisor, Operations I - ABF Freight

ArcBest$80K — $90K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma / GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Minimum 2 years of leadership experience
  • Knowledge of transportation regulations and safety standards preferred
  • Strong communication and conflict resolution skills required
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and make critical decisions

Responsibilities

  • Plan and supervise the loading/unloading of freight for safety and efficiency
  • Communicate assignments clearly to all employees and monitor performance
  • Maintain load plans to ensure safe vehicle operation
  • Assign tasks based on loading and unloading schedules
  • Provide training and performance feedback to team members

Benefits

  • Competitive wages
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401K participation available
  • Vacation eligibility during the first year
Full Job Description
Job Description
The Supervisor, Operations I oversees the daily operations of a Service Center and ensures the work is performed according to approved Company procedures, standards, and specification. This position supervises all activities of Service Center employees, supports personnel engaged in loading and unloading activities, and requires a hands-on leadership approach to ensure operational efficiency, maintain compliance with labor agreements, and foster a culture of safety and productivity. This position includes working both indoors and outdoors, often in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities
  • Plan, supervise, and control available resources associated with the timely, damage-free, and safe loading/unloading of freight on assigned shifts.
  • Communicate job assignments and monitor performance by coordinating with all employees, ensuring direction is clear and concise.
  • Maintain appropriate load plans and ensure proper load balance for safe vehicle operation.
  • Assign job tasks to all workers according to unloading and loading schedules.
  • Provide training, analyses, performance feedback, and disciplinary recommendations, as needed.
  • Provide positive and constructive feedback to employees.
  • Build relationships and positive communications with all business partners to ensure customers' and company's service standards are met.
  • Provide a clean, safe working environment for all personnel and visiting customers.
  • Foster safe handling, loading, unloading, and storage of hazardous materials.
  • Maintain a positive attitude in a highly intense environment.
  • Work in a team setting to accomplish department goals.
  • Support our values driven culture focused on creativity, integrity, collaboration, growth, excellence, and wellness.
  • Other duties and projects, as assigned.


Requirements
Education:
  • High School Diploma / GED, preferred
  • Bachelor's degree preferred but not required. Experience may be used in place of education.
Experience:
  • 2 years leadership experience, preferred
  • Transportation experience preferred but not required.
Computer Skills:
  • General computer knowledge, preferred
Additional Requirements:
  • General knowledge of freight, transportation regulations, safety standards, and proper freight handling techniques, preferred
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills, required
  • Ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently, as well as strong organizational and time management skills, preferred
  • Shift days and hours required for this position vary by location and may include days, nights, and/or weekends. Being able to work the required hours at this location will be considered a minimum requirement.
  • This position is in a dock environment with exposure to varied weather conditions and noise.
Competencies:
  • Decision Making and Critical Thinking
  • Initiative
  • Managing Multiple Priorities
  • Process Management
  • Service Center Operation and Maintenance
  • Transportation Safety
  • Taking Ownership
  • Results Orientation


Benefits
  • Competitive Wages
  • Excellent health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Opportunity to participate in a company sponsored 401K
  • Vacation eligibility during the first year!


Other Details
Work Hours:
  • Schedule may vary depending on Service Center location and may include days, nights, and/or weekends. Some locations are required to be staffed 24/7 and require schedules of 50+ hours a week. Ability to work the required hours at the location will be considered a minimum requirement.
Travel Requirements:
  • Minimal (0%-25%)
Compensation:
  • This is a salary position paid biweekly.
  • Variable compensation is included.


The salary for this position is $80,168 to $90,500 annually but will be negotiated at the time of offer DOE.

About ArcBest

ArcBest is a logistics company that provides transportation and supply chain solutions to businesses of all sizes. The company was founded in 1923 as a small freight hauler and has since grown into a leading provider of logistics services in North America. ArcBest's services include less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping, truckload (TL) shipping, expedited shipping, warehousing, and logistics consulting. The company operates a fleet of over 5,000 tractors and 20,000 trailers and has a network of more than 240 service centers throughout North America. ArcBest is committed to sustainability and has implemented initiatives to reduce its environmental impact and increase its social responsibility.
Learn more about ArcBest
Size
14,000 employees
Market Cap
$1.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$71.1 million
Founded
1923
5 Year Trend
+8.1%
Revenue
$2.9 billion
NASDAQ

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