Freight Operations Leader – On‑Time, Safe & Efficient

FedEx Freight; Prospect Hills (MD); On-site; USD 57,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Bonus potential

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Paid bereavement

Vacation (FT)

Paid holidays (FT)

Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking a lead supervisor to drive on-time, damage-free shipments and educate a team across shifts. You will plan daily manpower, assign tasks, and monitor performance to ensure high-quality service and safety compliance.

The role emphasizes cost-conscious workflow, effective communication with partners, and adherence to regulations. Travel as needed and strong teamwork are essential components of this position.

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. Provide feedback and follow-up with all impacted employees.
• 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

Communication

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Office

Internet

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

FedEx Freight is seeking a lead supervisor to drive on-time, damage-free shipments and educate a team across shifts. You will plan daily manpower, assign tasks, and monitor performance to ensure high-quality service and safety compliance.

The role emphasizes cost-conscious workflow, effective communication with partners, and adherence to regulations. Travel as needed and strong teamwork are essential components of this position.