Freight Operations Supervisor: Lead & Optimize

XPO; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Health insurance on day one

Life and disability insurance

15 days PTO in first year

9 paid holidays

401(k) company match

Education assistance

Incentive plan

Job summary

XPO Freight Operations is seeking a Supervisor to lead daily freight activities and supervise a team on site. The role focuses on directing workloads, ensuring safety, and achieving production targets in a dynamic distribution environment.

The supervisor will implement procedures, optimize workflows, and coordinate with shifts to maintain on-time delivery, quality standards, and cost efficiency. A strong emphasis on leadership and compliance is required.

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

Warehouse experience

LTL knowledge

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation/Distribution/Logistics

4 years related work or military experience

Job description

XPO Freight Operations is seeking a Supervisor to lead daily freight activities and supervise a team on site. The role focuses on directing workloads, ensuring safety, and achieving production targets in a dynamic distribution environment.

The supervisor will implement procedures, optimize workflows, and coordinate with shifts to maintain on-time delivery, quality standards, and cost efficiency. A strong emphasis on leadership and compliance is required.