Freight Operations Supervisor — Lead & Optimize Shipments

Talentify; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance from day one

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

PTO and holidays

Job summary

XPO is seeking a Freight Operations Supervisor in Savannah to lead and supervise all aspects of freight operations, develop procedures, plan schedules, and ensure timely, damage-free customer freight delivery.

Ideal candidates will have 2 years of related experience, knowledge of the LTL industry and DOT rules, and willingness to work varied shifts. The role offers benefits including health insurance from day one and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related work experience in 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
• 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 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
• Coach and develop employees on proper techniques and quality requirements
• Direct a team to 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 internal safety and engagement committees
• Train employees on safety rules and processes
• Monitor and maintain organization within the shift to ensure safety and productivity
• Inspect working conditions of tools and equipment
• Provide instruction and ideas for improvement of operations
• Act as a champion of XPO values
• Minimize shipment rehandle by prioritizing direct loading while maintaining quality standards

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication

Administrative skills

LTL industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Distribution or Logistics

Job description

XPO is seeking a Freight Operations Supervisor in Savannah to lead and supervise all aspects of freight operations, develop procedures, plan schedules, and ensure timely, damage-free customer freight delivery.

Ideal candidates will have 2 years of related experience, knowledge of the LTL industry and DOT rules, and willingness to work varied shifts. The role offers benefits including health insurance from day one and a 401(k) with company match.