Dock Supervisor
Summary
Supervises dock operations at a logistics terminal, assigning trailers, coordinating drivers, and ensuring freight is loaded on time while managing a team of freight handlers.
Midland Transport is currently seeking a Dock Supervisor to be based at our Dartmouth Terminal. Dock Supervisor is in charge of executing the dock plan developed by mangers by assigning trailers, liaising with drivers and ensuring trailer functionality. While prioritizing freight and assigning loads and door walks.
Benefits To Joining Midland:
- A dynamic, safe, and rewarding work environment
- A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan
- RRSP matching program
- Employee & Family Assistance Programs
- Health & Wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs
- 3 weeks' paid vacation
- Maternity leave top-up program
- Growth and progression opportunities within Midland Transport and large network of the JD Irving group of companies
- Responsible for managing direct reports to achieve or exceed budgeted performance Also, responsible for the development of freight handlers
- Accountable for departure times for trailers to other terminals, cubing goals, re-weigh goals, & OS&D Claim Control.
- Responsible for the achievement of employee engagement within the dock group, and for demonstrating excellent leadership characteristics and the Irving Values.
- Responsible for employee safety and fostering a safe work environment that adheres to the company’s policies and procedures.
- Accountable for the development and coaching of indirect reports at the Terminal.
Responsible for ensuring all shifts are staffed efficiently and effectively
- Secondary School, Trade Certification or College Diploma an asset
- 5 -8+ years of experience
- Knowledge of dock operations and procedures.
- Knowledge with Microsoft Office