Supervisor, Freight Operations

XPO Logistics

$72K — $90K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2 years of work experience in warehouse, distribution, supply chain, or transportation
  • Knowledge of LTL industry and hazardous materials regulations
  • Ability to work various shifts including nights and weekends
  • Bachelor's degree or 4 years of related or military experience preferred
  • 2 years of supervisory experience preferred
  • Positive attitude with multitasking ability
  • Strong leadership and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise all aspects of freight operations
  • Develop and implement strategic work procedures
  • Evaluate and manage workloads and tasks
  • Supervise hourly staff and handle workplace concerns
  • Ensure production goals are met through effective management
  • Plan employee schedules to optimize operations
  • Enforce compliance with regulations and company policies

Benefits

  • Full health insurance benefits on day one
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Up to 15 days of PTO in the first year
  • 9 paid company holidays
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Education assistance
  • Opportunity to participate in an incentive plan
Full Job Description
What you need to succeed as a Freight Operations Supervisor at XPO

Minimum qualifications:
  • 2 years of related work experience in a warehouse, distribution, supply chain, transportation or similar environment
  • Knowledge of the Less-than-Truckload (LTL) industry, hazardous materials regulations and DOT rules and regulations
  • Available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends


Preferred qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Distribution or Logistics, or 4 years of related work or military experience
  • 2 years of supervisory experience
  • LTL industry experience
  • Positive attitude with the ability to multitask and motivate your team
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and administrative skills


About the Freight Operations Supervisor 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:
  • Lead and supervise all aspects of freight operations
  • Develop and implement strategic work procedures to meet the evolving demands of the department
  • Evaluate, manage, assign and supervise workloads and tasks
  • Supervise hourly staff across various operations and act as primary point of contact for workplace concerns and questions
  • Ensure production goals are met by managing tonnage, payroll and other administrative functions
  • Plan hourly employee schedules to meet daily operations goals and lower costs
  • Enforce all company, FMCSR, OSHA, CCMTA, NSC and DOT policies, rules, regulations, and laws
  • Implement all applicable workplace policies and procedures and enforce compliance to optimize network performance
  • Ensure customer freight is processed, handled, loaded and delivered timely and damage free
  • Coach and develop employees on proper techniques and quality requirements, including conducting new hire employee evaluations and determining whether to issue corrective action for violations of XPO's workplace policies
  • Effectively direct a team to consistently meet or exceed productivity goals
  • Make recommendations regarding hiring, suspension and termination
  • Develop and present action plans to improve load average and model compliance
  • Participate in internal safety and engagement committees
  • Train employees on safety rules and processes
  • Monitor and maintain organization within the shift to ensure safety and productivity
  • Conduct daily staff meetings and communicate corporate messages, revisions to policies and procedures to all team members
  • Inspect working conditions of tools and equipment needed for safe operation within the workplace and direct the correction of any improper or adverse conditions that exist
  • Provide instruction, analyses, suggestions and ideas for improvement of operations within the shift and the service center
  • Act as a champion of XPO values by demonstrating them and holding your team to the same high standards
  • Minimize shipment rehandle across the network by prioritizing direct loading, headloads and sector loading while maintaining all company quality standards


Freight Operations Supervisors are required to:
  • Lift objects of various shapes, sizes and weights frequently up to 50 lbs. and occasionally greater than 75 lbs.
  • Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel
  • Walk and stand for extended periods on a loading dock that is not climate controlled
  • Work outside in inclement weather


Annual Salary Range: $72,220 to $90,274 Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set. 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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