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Dock Operations Supervisor / Team Lead

Isuzu North America, Piedmont, SC, United States


Isuzu North America Corporation is investing approximately $280 million to build a new, state-of-the-art production facility in Greenville County, SC. This 1 million-square-foot plant will support both internal combustion and electric vehicle production and is expected to create over 700 jobs in the region.
Position Overview

Isuzu is hiring Dock Operations Supervisors and Team Leads to support launch and ongoing logistics operations. These roles are critical to ensuring safe, efficient, and accurate movement of materials through inbound and outbound dock operations.
This is a hands-on, startup environment where leaders are expected to be active on the floor, support process development, and help build operations from the ground up.
Dock Operations Supervisor

Key Responsibilities
Lead daily dock operations (inbound, outbound, loading/unloading)
Coordinate dock schedules, trailer flow, and carrier communication
Ensure accurate receiving, staging, and shipment readiness
Monitor dock performance, resolve bottlenecks, and improve efficiency
Partner with warehouse, logistics, and production teams
Lead, coach, and develop team members
Enforce safety, PPE, and 5S standards
Support staffing, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications
5+ years of warehouse/logistics/manufacturing experience
3+ years of leadership experience
Experience with shipping, receiving, and dock scheduling
WMS experience (SAP preferred)
Strong leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills
Dock Operations Team Lead

Key Responsibilities
Coordinate daily dock activities (loading, unloading, staging)
Assign tasks and direct material handlers
Support inbound/outbound accuracy and material flow
Monitor dock activity and prevent delays or congestion
Communicate priorities, issues, and shipment status
Ensure proper scanning, documentation, and tracking
Enforce safety and 5S standards
Train team members and support daily operations
Qualifications
3+ years of warehouse/logistics/manufacturing experience
Prior team lead or informal leadership experience preferred
Experience with material handling and shipping/receiving
WMS experience (SAP preferred)
Strong communication and organizational skills
On-site warehouse/dock environment
Exposure to equipment and varying temperatures
Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 60 lbs occasionally
Competitive pay (salary or hourly based on role)
401(k) with company match
Comprehensive healthcare and paid time off
Why Join Isuzu?

Be part of a greenfield startup operation
Help build processes and shape a new facility
Fast-paced, hands-on leadership environment
Join a major investment bringing 700+ jobs to South Carolina

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