Freight Operations Lead | Optimize Loads & Safety

XPO Logistics, Inc.; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance on day one

Life and disability insurance

15 days PTO in first year

9 company holidays

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Incentive plan participation

Job summary

XPO Logistics, Inc. is hiring a Freight Operations Supervisor in the Savannah area. You will supervise freight operations, develop procedures, allocate workloads, and guide hourly staff to meet production goals while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires experience in warehouse and LTL environments, with flexibility for various shifts, and a track record of leadership and cost-conscious scheduling. Full benefits and growth opportunities provided.

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.
• Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of related work or military experience.
• 2 years of supervisory experience.
• LTL industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all aspects of freight operations.
• Develop and implement strategic work procedures to meet the evolving demands of the department.
• Evaluate, manage, assign and supervise workloads and tasks.
• Supervise hourly staff across various 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 workplace policies and procedures and enforce compliance to optimize network performance.
• Ensure customer freight is processed, handled, loaded and delivered timely and damage free.

Skills

Experience in warehouse operations

LTL industry knowledge

DOT regulations knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of related experience

Job description

XPO Logistics, Inc. is hiring a Freight Operations Supervisor in the Savannah area. You will supervise freight operations, develop procedures, allocate workloads, and guide hourly staff to meet production goals while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires experience in warehouse and LTL environments, with flexibility for various shifts, and a track record of leadership and cost-conscious scheduling. Full benefits and growth opportunities provided.