Freight Operations Lead — On-Time, Safe Deliveries

FedEx Freight; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight seeks a hands-on leader to supervise and develop warehouse staff, ensuring shipments are moved on time and damage-free. You will plan daily manpower, assign clear tasks, monitor safety, and coordinate with partners to meet service standards.

Strong communication, organization, and knowledge of LTL rules are essential. You will also oversee cost-saving initiatives, respond to rate questions, and maintain compliance with laws and company policies while guiding teams toward

Qualifications

• Must possess high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to travel as needed.
• Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of LTL Industry, DOT Rules and Regulations, OSHA Laws, Hazardous Materials Regulations, NMFC and Tariff Rules, as well as company policies and procedures, preferred
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Multi-tasked oriented and possess good organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Internet

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, educate and develop company employees focusing on retention and growth.
• Supervise and direct employee work (including pre-shifts) with a focus on outstanding quality, customer deliverables and safety performance identifying and overseeing improvement.
• Actively monitor, record and educate employees regarding unsafe acts/conditions correcting immediately using corrective action as need.
• Plan daily manpower needs and set schedules to ensure customers' freight is delivered and picked-up timely and damage free
• Communicate job assignments coordinating with all employees ensuring direction is clear and concise
• Monitor service freight and ensure cut time compliance
• Monitor, analyze and address all opportunities to cut costs and improve efficiencies while maintaining rigorous safety standards
• Assist customers with rate quotes, claim information and setting appointments
• Monitor actual performance data and gather information for reporting
• Build relationships and positive communications with all business partners to ensure customers' and company's service standards are met
• Identify freight moving at incorrect weight and classification
• Ensure all OS&D is identified and processed properly
• Perform administrative functions as required
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

Good written, verbal and interpersonal

LTL Industry knowledge

Teamwork and independence

Multi-tasking and organization

Microsoft Office and Internet

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

FedEx Freight seeks a hands-on leader to supervise and develop warehouse staff, ensuring shipments are moved on time and damage-free. You will plan daily manpower, assign clear tasks, monitor safety, and coordinate with partners to meet service standards.

Strong communication, organization, and knowledge of LTL rules are essential. You will also oversee cost-saving initiatives, respond to rate questions, and maintain compliance with laws and company policies while guiding teams toward