Supervisor, Freight Operations

5 days ago


Newark, New Jersey, United States XPO Careers Full time
What you need to succeed as a Freight Operations Supervisor at XPO

The Hours: M-F (1:00PM - 10:30PM)

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

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 #PIQ

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.

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