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Supervisor, Freight Operations

XPO

Sheffield, IA
24 days ago

Job Description

Join XPO as a Freight Operations Supervisor to lead and manage freight operations, ensuring productivity and compliance with industry regulations. You'll develop strategic procedures, coach employees, and oversee daily operations in a dynamic environment, all while enjoying competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise all aspects of freight operations
  • Develop and implement strategic work procedures
  • Evaluate, manage, assign and supervise workloads and tasks
  • Supervise hourly staff and act as primary point of contact for workplace concerns
  • Ensure production goals are met by managing tonnage, payroll and other functions
  • Plan employee schedules to meet operations goals
  • Enforce compliance with company and DOT policies
  • Coach and develop employees
  • Conduct daily staff meetings
  • Inspect working conditions and ensure safety

Required 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
  • 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 the team
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and administrative skills

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation packageFull health insurance benefits available on day oneLife and disability insuranceEarn up to 15 days of PTO in the first year9 paid company holidays401(k) option with company matchEducation assistanceOpportunity to participate in a company incentive plan