Freight Operations Supervisor — Lead & Develop LTL Team

XPO; Whites Creek (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Company holidays

401(k) match

Education assistance

Incentive plan

Job summary

XPO is seeking a Freight Operations Supervisor to lead a freight operations team in our Tennessee facility. You will oversee daily tasks, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and drive efficiency in load planning and resource allocation.

Responsibilities include staffing schedules, supervising hourly staff, and coaching team members to meet productivity and quality standards while adhering to company policies and safety rules.

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.
• Enforce all company, FMCSR, OSHA, CCMTA, NSC and DOT policies, rules, regulations, and laws.
• Coach and develop employees on proper techniques and quality requirements, including conducting new hire evaluations.

Skills

Team supervision

LTL knowledge

Regulatory knowledge (DOT/OSHA)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Distribution or Logistics

4 years of related work or military experience

Job description

XPO is seeking a Freight Operations Supervisor to lead a freight operations team in our Tennessee facility. You will oversee daily tasks, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and drive efficiency in load planning and resource allocation.

Responsibilities include staffing schedules, supervising hourly staff, and coaching team members to meet productivity and quality standards while adhering to company policies and safety rules.