Freight Operations Lead: Optimize Shipments & Team

XPO; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Earn up to 15 days PTO

401(k) match

Education assistance

Incentive plan

Job summary

XPO is seeking a Freight Operations Supervisor to lead and supervise all aspects of freight operations at our Mesa, AZ facility. The role focuses on developing and implementing strategic work procedures to meet evolving department demands, while managing workloads and supervising hourly staff across operations.

You will ensure production goals are met by overseeing tonnage, payroll, and administrative functions, and plan schedules to optimize daily operations and reduce costs.

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.

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.

Skills

2 years experience

LTL knowledge

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Distribution or Logistics, or 4 years of related work or military experience

Job description

XPO is seeking a Freight Operations Supervisor to lead and supervise all aspects of freight operations at our Mesa, AZ facility. The role focuses on developing and implementing strategic work procedures to meet evolving department demands, while managing workloads and supervising hourly staff across operations.

You will ensure production goals are met by overseeing tonnage, payroll, and administrative functions, and plan schedules to optimize daily operations and reduce costs.