What is a terminal operations supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a terminal operations supervisor

1. Explore terminal operations supervisor education requirements

   Most common terminal operations supervisor degrees

   Bachelor's

   53.2 %

   Associate

   27.9 %

   High School Diploma

   9.0 %

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2. Start to develop specific terminal operations supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   DOT	35.69%
   Logistics	24.06%
   LTL	16.91%
   OSHA	5.48%
   Safety Program	3.21%

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3. Complete relevant terminal operations supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New terminal operations supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a terminal operations supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real terminal operations supervisor resumes.

4. Research terminal operations supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Manage all aspects of warehousing such as inbound, outbound and production in a highly mechanize warehouse that utilizes RF functionality.
   • Develop, test and implement computerized RF technology within the warehouse.
   • Close out BOL s on customer s proprietary software and arrange batches for billing.

5. Apply for terminal operations supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a terminal operations supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams