Freight Forwarding Operations Supervisor

UPS; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UPS in Houston is seeking a proactive supervisor to lead a team responsible for inbound and outbound cargo related to freight forwarding operations. You will ensure compliance with regulations and drive efficient process execution across shifts.

You will oversee staffing decisions, coordinate with vendors and internal support groups, and set priorities to meet performance goals. Strong leadership and decision-making are essential in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.

Responsibilities

• Supervises teams handling inbound and outbound cargo for freight forwarding customers.
• Coordinates cross-functional work to optimize efficiency and sets team priorities.
• Makes workforce decisions including hiring, onboarding, transferring, and evaluating employees.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff management

Hiring & onboarding

Policy compliance

Job description

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Job Description:

Supports the movement and growth opportunities for inbound and outbound cargo for freight forwarding customers. Ensures that freight is processed in compliance with governmental regulations (e.g., Federal Aviation Administration, Transportation Security Administration, etc.). Collaborates with vendors, customers, commercial airline carriers, ocean freightliners, and other internal support groups for the movement of international and domestic air and ocean shipments.

Responsible for overseeing, evaluating, and correcting the performance and outcomes of a team or multiple teams. Coordinates work across the organization to optimize efficiency. Makes key workforce decisions, such as hiring, onboarding, transferring, laying off, disciplining, assigning, directing, instructing, developing, and rewarding employees. Emphasis on aligning processes and fostering cohesion among team members.

Supervises a team(s) that performs work according to standardized processes or procedures (e.g., entry-level Professional Expertise, Administrative or Technical Support). Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with other supervisors. Problem solving is guided by policies, procedures and the local business plan; receives guidance and oversight from manager. Typically, does not perform the work supervised.

Employee Type:

Permanent

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Other Criteria:

UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Basic Qualifications:

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.