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Cross-Dock Manager

LKQ
  • Aurora, Colorado
  • Autofill and Review
9 days ago

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Cross-Dock Manager

Company: Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc.
Location: Aurora, CO
Schedule: Monday through Friday
Position Type: Cross-Dock / Transportation Leadership


Lead a fast-moving delivery operation where organization, teamwork, and reliable service make a difference every day. Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Cross-Dock Manager to lead our Aurora, CO operation.


Why Join Keystone?

  • Lead a key operation within Keystone’s U.S. and Canadian distribution network
  • Make a direct impact on customer service and delivery performance
  • Advance your career with leadership development and internal growth opportunities

What You’ll Do

  • Plan, direct, and monitor daily cross-dock operations, delivery routes, schedules, and driver assignments
  • Track on-time delivery, route adherence, productivity, safety, and other key performance indicators
  • Oversee DOT-compliant fleet maintenance, service records, repairs, and vehicle readiness to minimize downtime
  • Partner with distribution center leadership to support inbound shipment quality, accuracy, condition, and timeliness
  • Coordinate with Customer Service to promptly resolve returns, damaged products, and delivery issues
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient facility using 5S principles
  • Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports and implement continuous improvement initiatives
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Leadership Responsibilities

  • Hire, train, develop, schedule, and manage cross-dock staff
  • Conduct driver observations, coaching sessions, and performance reviews
  • Manage corrective action and employment decisions

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
  • 5+ years of experience in transportation, material handling, high-volume warehousing, freight consolidation, or trucking terminal operations
  • Prior senior lead, supervisor, or management experience
  • Strong people leadership, planning, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of DOT requirements, fleet maintenance practices, route performance, and safe delivery operations
  • No motor vehicle violations within the past 24 months
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and DOT physical

Work Environment

  • Active leadership role requiring regular standing, sitting, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, and climbing
  • Ability to lift up to 75 pounds

Benefits and Perks

  • Competitive compensation, Daily Pay, direct deposit, and bonus opportunities
  • Medical, dental, vision, prescription, HSA, and FSA benefit options
  • 401(k) with company match, company-paid life insurance, long-term disability, and short-term disability options
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Tuition assistance and scholarship opportunities for dependents
  • Employee referral bonus program and employee purchase discounts
  • Ongoing training, internal growth opportunities, leadership development, wellness resources, and Employee Assistance Program access

Who We Are

Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. is North America’s leading distributor of specialty automotive aftermarket, RV, and marine parts and accessories. Our people-focused culture supports employee growth and is built on our Company Values: Commitment, Customer Service, Execution, Integrity, Leadership, Teamwork, and Fun.


Apply Today

Ready to put your leadership into action? Bring your transportation expertise to Keystone’s Aurora team and help drive the operation forward. Take the lead on your next career move—apply today at www.keystoneautomotive.com/Careers.

Join us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals.

Numbers & Facts

LocationAurora, Colorado
IndustryAutomotive and Parts Mfg
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1971
Websitehttp://www.keystoneautomotive.com/

About Company

Who we are...Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc., based in Exeter, Pennsylvania is the leading distributor and marketer of aftermarket automotive equipment and accessories in North America. During our 40+ year history, we have grown from a single auto parts store to become the largest warehouse distributor in our industry.
Service and Reach... Keystone serves the diverse interests and needs of auto enthusiasts and their installers across North America. Keystone offers the largest assortment of specialty products in the automotive aftermarket industry including 165,000+ unique SKUs from 800+ suppliers.
The company operates 7 warehouses and 47 non-inventory stocking cross-docks in the United States and Canada. The logistics distribution network utilizes over 350 trucks to provide next-day delivery for customers in all 48 continental U.S. States and 9 of the Canadian Provinces, and we ship globally, to customers in over 40 countries.

Skills

  • Automotive Industryunmatched
  • Automotive Repair and Maintenanceunmatched
  • Cargo/Freightunmatched
  • Coachingunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Corrective Actionunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Distribution Servicesunmatched
  • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
  • Flexible Spending Accountsunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
  • Material Movingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Performance Metricsunmatched
  • Performance Reviewsunmatched
  • Prescription Drugsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Schedule Developmentunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Time Trackingunmatched
  • Transportation Routingunmatched
  • Truckingunmatched
  • Vehicle Fleetsunmatched
  • Warehousingunmatched

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