Manager, Freight Operations

XPO Logistics

$82K — $102K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4 years of related work experience
  • Supervisory or management experience
  • Experience in the less-than-truckload (LTL) industry
  • Knowledge of hazardous materials regulations, OSHA and DOT rules
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent military experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Manage delivery service efficiency and effectiveness
  • Guide daily operations of the service center
  • Oversee revenue, profit, and cost controls
  • Ensure appropriate staffing and personnel management
  • Mentor and manage personnel at the facility

Benefits

  • Health insurance benefits available from day one
  • Life and disability insurance included
  • Earn up to 15 days of PTO in the first year
  • 9 paid company holidays annually
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Education assistance for continued learning
  • Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan
Full Job Description
What you'll need to succeed as a Freight Operations Manager at XPO

Minimum qualifications:
  • 4 years of related work experience
  • Supervisory or management experience
  • Experience in the less-than-truckload (LTL) industry
  • Experience with hazardous materials regulations, OSHA and Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and regulations


Preferred qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree, 4 years of related work experience or equivalent military experience
  • LTL freight management and/or service center/management experience
  • Experience driving a forklift
  • Strong interpersonal and management skills; ability to effectively lead, coach and influence employees
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present clean, organized and thorough information and data appropriate for the intended audience


About the Freight Operations Manager job

Pay, benefits and more:
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Full health insurance benefits available on day one
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Earn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year
  • 9 paid company holidays
  • 401(k) option with company match
  • Education assistance
  • Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan


What you'll do on a typical day:
  • Handle the efficiency and effectiveness of the delivery service provided to our customers
  • Guide the complete daily operations of the service center
  • Oversee revenue, profit and cost controls
  • Ensure proper staffing, utilization and management of personnel
  • Mentor and manage all personnel working at the facility


Freight Operations Managers are required to:
  • Frequently lift up to 50 lbs. and occasionally greater than 75 lbs.
  • Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel
  • Work outdoors in inclement weather
  • Walk and stand for extended periods on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery


Annual Salary Range: $82,245 to $102,807. Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set.
In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for a sign-on bonus, annual and long-term incentive awards, and an equity buyout award. This is an incentive-based position, which may include bonuses, incentive or commission plans.

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.

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