Dock Supervisor

The Dock Supervisor will organize and oversee a team of employees during a
specified shift, ensure that products are properly loaded and unloaded, and
direct company truck drivers for deliveries.
Responsibilities:
Hires, trains, and assigns shift employees and truck drivers. Oversees the daily workflow, schedules, and assignments of the shipping doc.  Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive. Assists human resources with implementation and execution of random. substance abuse screening, as required by law and/or policy.
Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
Monitors freight movement using various computer software applications. Consults with production planning team to plan deliveries for the next day. Drafts and distributes driver schedules; uses outside trucks and drivers when needed. Teaches and implements safe lifting and loading techniques and regularly evaluates employees' compliance. Assesses efficiency and performance of dispatch and distribution activities; identifies and recommends improvements to shift, department, and facility.  Ensures product handling and delivery practices meet customer expectations, and daily, weekly, monthly, and annual business objectives.  Performs other related duties as assigned.