Freight Operations Supervisor: Lead & Elevate Team

XPO; Fremont (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Health insurance on day one

Life and disability insurance

PTO (up to 15 days in first year)

Paid holidays (9)

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Incentive plan

Job summary

XPO is seeking a Freight Operations Supervisor in the United States to lead the freight operations team, develop procedures, and ensure on-time, damage-free delivery. The role requires 2+ years in related warehousing or distribution, LTL knowledge, and willingness to work varied shifts.

Preferred candidates hold a Transportation/Distribution/Logistics degree or equivalent experience, plus 2 years of supervisory exposure and strong leadership and communication skills.

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 evolving department demands.
• 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.
• Provide instruction and coaching to improve operations within the shift.

Skills

LTL industry knowledge

Hazmat regulations

DOT rules

Supervisory experience

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation/Distribution/Logistics

4 years related work or military experience

Job description

XPO is seeking a Freight Operations Supervisor in the United States to lead the freight operations team, develop procedures, and ensure on-time, damage-free delivery. The role requires 2+ years in related warehousing or distribution, LTL knowledge, and willingness to work varied shifts.

Preferred candidates hold a Transportation/Distribution/Logistics degree or equivalent experience, plus 2 years of supervisory exposure and strong leadership and communication skills.