Manager, Freight Operations

1 month ago


Plainfield, United States XPO Full time

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 13 days of PTO over your first year
  • 10 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

 

 

 

 

About XPO

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO. 

 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

 

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. 

 

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

 

Review XPO's candidate privacy statement here.

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