Freight Operations Supervisor — Lead & Optimize Shipments

XPO Logistics, Inc.; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance on day one

Life and disability insurance

PTO 15 days first year

9 paid holidays

401(k) match

Education assistance

Incentive plan

Job summary

XPO Logistics, Inc. in Joliet, IL is seeking a Freight Operations Supervisor to lead and supervise all aspects of freight operations, developing procedures to meet evolving demands and ensuring compliance with DOT and safety regulations.

You will manage workloads, schedule staff, and drive cost efficiencies across the network. The role requires experience in warehouse or transportation environments, a strong knowledge of LTL, and the ability to motivate a team across shifts, including nights and

Qualifications

• 2 years of related work experience in a warehouse, distribution, supply chain, transportation or similar environment.
• Knowledge of the 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

Skills

LTL industry knowledge

Hazardous materials regulations

DOT rules and regulations

Shift flexibility

Leadership ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Distribution or Logistics

4 years related work or military experience

Job description

XPO Logistics, Inc. in Joliet, IL is seeking a Freight Operations Supervisor to lead and supervise all aspects of freight operations, developing procedures to meet evolving demands and ensuring compliance with DOT and safety regulations.

You will manage workloads, schedule staff, and drive cost efficiencies across the network. The role requires experience in warehouse or transportation environments, a strong knowledge of LTL, and the ability to motivate a team across shifts, including nights and