Freight Operations Supervisor: Lead & Optimize the Shift

XPO; Fremont (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance on day one

Life and disability insurance

PTO (up to 15 days in first year)

9 company holidays

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Incentive plan

Job summary

XPO is seeking a Freight Operations Supervisor to lead and supervise all aspects of freight operations in a fast-paced environment. You will develop procedures, manage workloads, schedule hourly staff, and ensure timely, damage-free customer freight.

The role requires robust leadership, strong communication, and compliance with FMCSR/OSHA/DOT rules. XPO offers health benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of related work experience in warehouse, distribution, supply chain, transportation or similar environment.
• Knowledge of LTL industry, hazardous materials regulations and DOT rules and regulations.
• Able to work days, evenings, nights and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all aspects of freight operations.
• Develop and implement strategic work procedures to meet department 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 admin duties.
• Plan schedules to meet daily ops goals and lower costs.
• Enforce all company, FMCSR, OSHA, CCMTA, NSC and DOT policies.
• Coach and develop employees on safety and quality requirements.
• Direct a team to meet or exceed productivity goals.
• Make recommendations regarding hiring, suspension and termination.
• Develop action plans to improve load average and model compliance.
• Participate in safety and engagement committees.
• Train employees on safety rules and processes.
• Inspect tools/equipment and correct unsafe conditions.
• Provide improvement ideas for operations.

Skills

Warehouse experience

LTL industry knowledge

Hazardous materials regulations

DOT rules and regulations

Shift flexibility

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation/Logistics

Job description

XPO is seeking a Freight Operations Supervisor to lead and supervise all aspects of freight operations in a fast-paced environment. You will develop procedures, manage workloads, schedule hourly staff, and ensure timely, damage-free customer freight.

The role requires robust leadership, strong communication, and compliance with FMCSR/OSHA/DOT rules. XPO offers health benefits and growth opportunities.