Freight Operations Supervisor — Lead & Optimize Shipments

XPO Logistics, Inc.; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO 15 days first year

Company holidays

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Incentive plan

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

XPO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Freight Operations Supervisor to lead and supervise all freight operations in the Dearborn area.

You will develop work procedures, manage workloads and coach hourly staff to meet safety and productivity goals. This role requires knowledge of LTL, OSHA and DOT policies, the ability to work varied shifts, and strong leadership and communication skills to motivate the team and deliver reliable service.

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.
• Implement all applicable workplace policies and procedures and enforce compliance to optimize network performance.
• Ensure customer freight is processed, handled, loaded and delivered timely and damage free.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Administrative skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Distribution or Logistics

4 years of related work or military experience

Job description

XPO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Freight Operations Supervisor to lead and supervise all freight operations in the Dearborn area.

You will develop work procedures, manage workloads and coach hourly staff to meet safety and productivity goals. This role requires knowledge of LTL, OSHA and DOT policies, the ability to work varied shifts, and strong leadership and communication skills to motivate the team and deliver reliable service.