Freight Operations Supervisor: Lead & Optimize Shipments

XPO; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance on day one

Life and disability insurance

PTO 15 days first year

9 paid holidays

401(k) company match

Education assistance

Incentive plan

Job summary

XPO is seeking a Freight Operations Supervisor in Knoxville to lead and develop a team across freight operations. You will implement procedures, supervise workloads, and ensure timely, damage-free delivery while maintaining safety standards.

This role requires hands-on leadership, strong organizational skills and a proven track record in freight or logistics operations. Competitive benefits and opportunities for advancement are offered.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related work experience in 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 evolving departmental demands.
• Evaluate, manage, assign and supervise workloads and tasks.
• Supervise hourly staff across operations and act as primary contact for workplace concerns.
• 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 policies and regulations; ensure safety and compliance.
• Coach and develop employees on proper techniques and quality requirements.

Skills

Warehouse experience

LTL knowledge

Hazmat & DOT regulations

Shift flexibility

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation/Distribution/Logistics

4 years related work or military experience

Job description

XPO is seeking a Freight Operations Supervisor in Knoxville to lead and develop a team across freight operations. You will implement procedures, supervise workloads, and ensure timely, damage-free delivery while maintaining safety standards.

This role requires hands-on leadership, strong organizational skills and a proven track record in freight or logistics operations. Competitive benefits and opportunities for advancement are offered.