Dock Foreperson

JOB SUMMARY: To manage all the units of the dock ensuring the timely and efficient movement of freight on a daily basis by performing the following duties.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Studies the day's workload to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet schedules.
• Follows up with central and local dispatch to coordinate any special equipment needs and ensure all the proper equipment is in place, as well as determining the amount of manpower required through discussions with supervisors.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists supervisors in solving work problems.
• Discusses with central dispatch any pickups or late inbound trailers that will affect outbound schedules and adjusts procedures to meet schedules.
• Inspects loading operations to ensure maximum use of space requirements, layouts, positioning of shipments, etc., and monitors the load quality to eliminate or minimize claims.
• Ensures nightly events are captured through supervisors' reports and follows up with them on any problems.
• Follows up on claims, overages, shortages, etc., identifies problems, determines the cause, and puts steps in place to correct (e.g., more training).
• Manages seven subordinate supervisors who supervise a total of 64 employees on the dock and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies.

Accommodations: Accommodations are available upon request for all individuals with disabilities taking part in the recruitment and selection process.