Freight Operations Supervisor - Lead & Optimize Shipments

XPO Logistics, Inc.; Allen (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health insurance on day one

Life and disability insurance

9 paid company holidays

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Incentive plan participation

Job summary

XPO Logistics, Inc. in Allen, MI is seeking a Freight Operations Supervisor to lead and supervise freight operations, develop procedures, and optimize workload management in a fast-paced distribution environment.

The role requires knowledge of LTL and regulatory compliance, the ability to coach hourly staff, enforce safety policies, plan schedules, and collaborate across teams to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related work experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Knowledge of LTL industry, hazardous materials regulations and DOT rules.
• Willing 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 employee evaluations and determining whether to issue corrective action for violations of XPO’s workplace policies.

Skills

Warehouse experience

LTL knowledge

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Transportation/Logistics

Job description

XPO Logistics, Inc. in Allen, MI is seeking a Freight Operations Supervisor to lead and supervise freight operations, develop procedures, and optimize workload management in a fast-paced distribution environment.

The role requires knowledge of LTL and regulatory compliance, the ability to coach hourly staff, enforce safety policies, plan schedules, and collaborate across teams to meet production goals.