Lead, LM Operations

RXO Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with up to 5% match

Pre-tax accounts

Disability and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Career and Leadership Development

Paid time off + holidays

Job summary

RXO Inc. is seeking a Lead, Operations in Last Mile to coordinate with site leadership and support home delivery services across North America. You will help drive day-to-day operations and build a career with a company that values leadership and teamwork.

You will mentor material handlers and dispatchers, optimize routes, and leverage metrics to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable service for customers and contract carriers.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Train material handlers to meet performance goals for safety, quality, and productivity.
• Foster relationships with warehouse teams, contract carriers, and driver helpers.
• Manage dispatch of contract carriers and resolve issues throughout the day.
• Partner with Operations Manager to identify problem areas and restructure routes for efficiency.
• Train and develop contract carriers, dispatchers, and warehouse personnel to meet customer expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

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

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.