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đźš› Operations Supervisor (LTL / Transportation) | Blaine, MN | Early-Career Leadership Opportunity
Central Transport is hiring an Operations Supervisor at our Blaine, MN terminal to support our growing LTL (Less-than-Truckload) network.
This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for candidates with some operations, dock, or transportation experience—or high-potential early-career professionals ready to step into leadership within logistics and supply chain.
đź’° Compensation & Schedule
- $65,000–$80,000 base salary
- 5–10% performance bonus
- Tuesday–Saturday shifts:
2:00 AM – 12:00 PM
4:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Onsite – Blaine, MN
🚀 Why Central Transport
- 90 years as a leading LTL carrier
- 200 terminals nationwide with continued expansion
- Industry-leading modern fleet (avg. 2.5 years old)
- Recent rollout of 25 next-day hubs across the network
- Strong culture of internal promotion and leadership development
🔧 What You’ll Do (Dock & Terminal Operations Leadership)
- Oversee dock operations within a high-volume LTL terminal
- Manage freight loading, unloading, and palletized sortation
- Monitor trailer cube, weight, and load efficiency
- Supervise a team of dockworkers, drivers, and terminal staff
- Track performance against KPIs (production, service, efficiency)
- Manage labor hours and control overtime costs
- Ensure compliance with DOT and OSHA safety standards
- Maintain operational discipline and drive service excellence
✅ What We’re Looking For
- Experience in transportation, warehouse, dock, or logistics operations
- Prior leadership OR strong leadership potential
- Understanding of LTL operations, cross-dock, or freight movement
- Ability to lead, coach, and develop employees
- Strong multitasking skills in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- High attention to detail and problem-solving ability
- Strong communication skills (written & verbal)
- Willingness to work 50 hours/week and flexible shifts
Preferred (not required):
- Supervisory experience in LTL, trucking, or distribution
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
🌱 Career Growth
This role is a stepping stone into:
- Senior Operations Leadership
- Terminal Manager roles
- Regional and Network Operations
Many of our leaders started in frontline operations roles like this and advanced quickly.
Salary : $65,000 - $80,000