Supervisor, Freight Operations
Company: XPO
Location: Pasco
Posted on: October 24, 2024
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 jobPay, 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
- 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:
- Lead and supervise all aspects of freight operations, including
inbound/outbound processing, loading, unloading and processing of
customer shipments.
- Develop and implement strategic work procedures to meet the
evolving demands of the department.
- Evaluate and assign driver routes
- Manage, assign and supervise pickups and deliveries in the
local area
- Supervise hourly staff during various inbound, city and/or
outbound freight 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 XPO workplace policies and procedures
and enforce compliance with same
- Ensure customer freight is delivered and picked up timely and
damage free.
- Coach, train and develop employees on proper loading/unloading
techniques and productivity, safety, efficiency and quality
requirements, including conducting new hire employee evaluations
and determining whether to issue, and preparing, corrective action
for violations of XPO's attendance, safety, accountability in the
workplace and other workplace policies
- Effectively direct a team to consistently meet or exceed
productivity goals
- Make recommendations regarding hiring, suspension and
firing
- Develop and present action plans to improve load average and
model compliance
- Participate in internal safety committees and engagement
committees
- Train employees on safety rules and processes
- Monitor and maintain housekeeping within the shift to ensure
safety and productivity
- Conduct daily staff meetings and communicate corporate messages
and revisions to policies and procedures to all team members
- Inspect working conditions of tools and equipment needed for
safe operation within the area and directs the correction of any
improper or adverse condition that exists
- Provide instruction, analyses, suggestions and ideas for
improvement of operations within the shift and the service
center
- Act as a champion of our values, demonstrating them and holding
your team to the same high 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 and may be slippery
- Work outside in inclement weather #PIQ Annual Salary Range:
$67,724.80 to $74,003. Actual compensation may vary due to factors
such as experience and skill set.
In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for a sign-on
bonus, annual and long-term incentive awards, and an equity buyout
award. This is an incentive-based position, which may include
bonuses, incentive or commission plans. About XPOXPO 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.
Keywords: XPO, Kennewick , Supervisor, Freight Operations, Professions , Pasco, Washington
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