Lead, Last Mile Operations

RXO; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Pre‑tax accounts

Disability insurance

Life insurance

EAP

Career development

Paid time off

Job summary

RXO is seeking a Lead, Operations in Last Mile to coordinate with site leadership and support home delivery operations at our Greensboro location. You will drive efficiency by leveraging metrics, training personnel, and guiding contract carriers to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals.

The role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and strong communication as you partner with the Operations Manager to optimize routes and day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in operations.
• 2 years in logistics or transportation, inventory control and merchandise reconciliation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with site leadership to provide support for home delivery operations.
• Foster teamwork and supervise a group of associates to ensure process efficiency.
• Use operational metrics to identify improvement areas and implement action plans.
• Train material handlers, contract carriers and warehouse personnel to meet goals.
• Manage dispatch of contract carriers and resolve daytime issues.
• Identify problem areas with Operations Manager and re-route routes to improve efficiency.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accelerate your career at RXO

RXO is a leading provider of transportation solutions. With cutting‑edge technology at the center, we’re revolutionizing the industry with our massive network and commitment to finding solutions for every challenge. We create more efficient ways for shippers and carriers to transport goods across North America.

As a Lead, Operations in Last Mile at RXO, you will coordinate with site leadership to provide support for all home delivery services and assist in handling day‑to‑day operations. On our team, you’ll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

What your day‑to‑day will look like:

• Foster teamwork and provide daily support to a group of associates to ensure process efficiency
• Leverage operational metrics to identify improvement areas and create actionable plans to improve the business
• Utilize leadership skills to train material handlers to meet performance goals for safety, quality, and productivity
• Foster positive working relationships with warehouse team, contract carriers, driver helpers
• Manage the dispatch of contract carriers and resolve issues throughout the day
• Partner with the Operations Manager to identify problem areas, including restructuring routes to improve operational efficiencies
• Train and develop contract carriers, dispatchers and warehouse personnel to meet and exceed customer expectations

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• 4 years of experience in operations
• Experience with Microsoft Office
  It’d be great if you also have:
• 2 years of experience in logistics or transportation, inventory control and merchandise reconciliation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

This job requires the ability to:

• Lift up to 50 lbs.

Does this sound like you? Check out what else RXO has to offer.

Why Join Us:

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match
• Pre‑tax accounts to help streamline eligible expenses
• Company‑paid disability and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career and Leadership Development Programs
• Paid time off, company holidays, and volunteer days

Our Culture

Our values are the key to our unique culture and our ability to deliver for everyone we serve.

We do great things when we are inclusive and work together. To perform with excellence, we learn from one another, value diverse perspectives, operate safely and build strong relationships.

The Next Step

Ready to join our team? We’d love to hear from you. Fill out an application now and join our talent community to learn about future opportunities. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre‑employment drug test. The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills for this job classification. Review RXO’s candidate privacy statement here and RXO’s Privacy Notice to California Job Applicants here.