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ABF Freight Distribution Center Support Supervisor in Sauk Village, Illinois
Now is your chance to join one of the country's largest and most trusted LTL carriers: ABF Freight is looking for new team members across the country!
ABF Freight, an ArcBest® company, is an exceptional company where driven people have rewarding careers. Our pace of expansion means we're looking for people with The Skill & The Will to serve customers who depend on us for customized transportation and logistics solutions.
It's more than a job; it's a career.
DC Support Supervisors are primarily responsible to fill vacant supervisor positions at Distribution Centers and Service Centers through the ABF system, as assigned by the Manager of Relief Supervision. The DC Support Supervisor is also responsible for ensuring all DC and service center operations are performed according to Company procedures, standards, and specifications during shift coverage. This position supervises all activities of DC and service center employees and provides support to the personnel engaged in loading and unloading activities. You will be a very integral part of the ABF team system-wide, and please note that there could be up to 25% travel.
General description of duties:
• Have a basic understanding of Inbound, Outbound or City operational systems/processes.
• Plan, supervise, and control available resources associated with the timely, damage-free, and safe loading/unloading of freight on assigned shifts.
• Foster safe handling, loading, unloading, and storage of hazardous materials.
• Support our values driven culture focused on creativity, integrity, collaboration, growth, excellent, and wellness.
• 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
• Utilize operational and linehaul systems to effectively run day-to-day operations at assigned service centers
• Maintain appropriate load plans and ensure proper load balance for safe vehicle operation
• Assign tasks to employees; coordinate work assignments and monitor performance
• Provide training, performance feedback, and disciplinary recommendations, as needed
• Ensure a clean, safe working environment for all personnel and customers
• Demonstrate knowledge of the ABF operation, system, and procedures, as well as the CBA
• Maintain a positive attitude in a highly intense environment
• Work in a team setting to accomplish department goals
• Complete special assignments as directed by the Manager of Relief Supervision and the Director of Service Center Operations
• Other duties and projects, as assigned
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree, preferred.
Experience: Supervisory, terminal, transportation, and/or other related experience, preferred. General knowledge of freight, imports, exports, and proper freight handling techniques, preferred.
Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Other Requirements: Have a basic understanding of Inbound, Outbound or City operational systems/processes.
Benefits
Competitive Wages
Excellent health, dental, and vision benefits
Opportunity to participate in a company sponsored 401K
Vacation eligibility during the first year!
Questions about this position? Email us at careers@abf.com
If you require accommodation in the application process, please contact abfhr@abf.com or call us at (479) 785-8717. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability.