Job Description
The Supervisor, Operations Relief I travels to ABF facilities to fill vacant supervisor positions through the ABF system, as assigned by the Manager, Relief Supervision. The Supervisor, Relief Operations I is also responsible for ensuring all service center operations are performed according to Company procedures, standards, and specifications during shift coverage at the various service centers. This position supervises all activities of service center employees and provides support to the personnel engaged in loading and unloading activities.
The Supervisor, Operations Relief I travels to ABF facilities to fill vacant supervisor positions through the ABF system, as assigned by the Manager, Relief Supervision. The Supervisor, Relief Operations I is also responsible for ensuring all service center operations are performed according to Company procedures, standards, and specifications during shift coverage at the various service centers. This position supervises all activities of service center employees and provides support to the personnel engaged in loading and unloading activities.
Responsibilities
- Maintain appropriate load plans and ensure proper load balance for safe vehicle operation.
- Complete special assignments as directed by the Manager of Relief Supervision and the Director of Service Center Operations.
- Ensure a clean, safe working environment for all personnel and customers.
- Support our values-driven culture focused on creativity, integrity, collaboration, growth, excellent, and wellness.
- Provide training, performance feedback, and disciplinary recommendations, as needed.
- Other duties and projects, as assigned.
- Foster safe handling, loading, unloading, and storage of hazardous materials.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the ABF operation, system, and procedures, as well as the CBA.
- Maintain a positive attitude in a highly intense environment.
- Utilize operational and linehaul systems to effectively run day-to-day operations at assigned service centers.
- Work in a team setting to accomplish department goals.
- Assign tasks to employees; coordinate work assignments and monitor performance.
- Provide on-site planning and supervision, as well as demonstrate control of available resources associated with the timely, damage-free, and safe loading/unloading of freight on all shifts at assigned service centers within a region.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree, preferred
- Supervisory, terminal, transportation, and/or other related experience, preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, preferred
- General knowledge of freight, imports, exports, and proper freight handling techniques, preferred
- Have a basic understanding of Inbound, Outbound or City operational systems/processes, preferred
- Must have a current, valid driver's license, required
- Decision Making and Critical Thinking
- Initiative
- Managing Multiple Priorities
- Mentoring Others
- Process Management
- Service Center Operation and Maintenance
- Transportation Safety
Other Details
- Typically, 50 hours per week with varying schedule. Some weekends may be required.
- Frequent (75% or more)
- This is a salary position paid biweekly.
- Variable compensation is included.
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.
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