Freight Operations Lead — Team & Process Optimizer

XPO Logistics, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health insurance on day one

Life and disability insurance

PTO 15 days first year

9 company holidays

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Company incentive plan

Job summary

XPO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Freight Operations Supervisor in the United States to lead and supervise all aspects of freight operations.

You will develop and implement strategic work procedures to meet the evolving demands of the department and manage workloads and tasks across hourly staff. This role requires strong leadership and the ability to enforce regulatory policies while optimizing network performance.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related work experience in a warehouse, distribution, supply chain, transportation or similar environment
• Knowledge of the 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
• 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

Leadership

Communication

Administrative skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4 years related experience

2 years supervisory experience

Job description

XPO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Freight Operations Supervisor in the United States to lead and supervise all aspects of freight operations.

You will develop and implement strategic work procedures to meet the evolving demands of the department and manage workloads and tasks across hourly staff. This role requires strong leadership and the ability to enforce regulatory policies while optimizing network performance.