Freight Operations Supervisor: Lead & Optimize LTL

XPO; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO 15 days

Paid holidays

401(k) match

Education assistance

Incentive plan

Job summary

XPO is seeking a Freight Operations Supervisor to lead and optimize warehouse and transportation activities across the shift. You will supervise hourly staff, plan schedules, enforce safety policies, and drive efficiency in freight processing to meet daily goals.

Join a team focused on service excellence, compliance with FMCSR, DOT, OSHA, and standards, while developing staff and contributing to cost reductions and performance improvements.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related work experience in warehouse, distribution, supply chain or similar environment.
• Knowledge of LTL industry, hazardous materials regulations and DOT rules and regulations.
• Available to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends.
• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Distribution or Logistics or 4 years of related work or military experience.

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 and be primary contact for workplace concerns.
• Ensure production goals are met by managing tonnage, payroll and 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 workplace policies and procedures and enforce compliance to optimize network performance.
• Ensure customer freight is processed, handled, loaded and delivered timely and damage free.
• Coach and develop employees on safety rules and processes; conduct new hire evaluations.
• Direct a team to consistently meet or exceed productivity goals.
• Make recommendations regarding hiring, suspension and termination.
• Develop and present action plans to improve load average and model compliance.
• Participate in safety and engagement committees; train employees on safety.
• Monitor and maintain organization within the shift to ensure safety and productivity.
• Lead daily staff meetings and communicate corporate messages and policy revisions.
• Inspect tools and equipment for safe operation and correct any improper conditions.
• Provide instruction and ideas for improvement of operations within the shift.
• Champion XPO values and uphold high standards.
• Minimize shipment rehandle by prioritizing direct loading while maintaining quality standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Shift flexibility

Regulatory compliance

LTL knowledge

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 and optimize warehouse and transportation activities across the shift. You will supervise hourly staff, plan schedules, enforce safety policies, and drive efficiency in freight processing to meet daily goals.

Join a team focused on service excellence, compliance with FMCSR, DOT, OSHA, and standards, while developing staff and contributing to cost reductions and performance improvements.