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Supervisor, Freight Operations

XPO

Nora Springs, IA
24 days ago

Job Description

Join XPO as a Freight Operations Supervisor, where you'll lead freight operations, ensuring timely and damage-free handling of customer freight. With a focus on team development and strategic work procedures, you'll drive productivity and enhance operational efficiency in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise all aspects of freight operations
  • Develop and implement strategic work procedures
  • Evaluate, manage, assign and supervise workloads and tasks
  • Ensure production goals are met
  • Plan hourly employee schedules
  • Enforce compliance with policies, rules, regulations, and laws
  • Coach and develop employees
  • Conduct daily staff meetings
  • Inspect working conditions and maintain safety
  • Minimize shipment rehandle across the network

Required Qualifications

  • 2 years of related work experience in warehouse, distribution, supply chain, transportation or similar environment
  • Knowledge of the Less-than-Truckload (LTL) industry
  • Knowledge of hazardous materials regulations
  • Knowledge of DOT rules and regulations
  • Availability to work various 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
  • 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