Night Freight Operations Supervisor

XPO Logistics, Inc.; Palo Verde (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance from day one

Life and disability insurance

PTO – up to 15 days first year

9 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Incentive plan

Job summary

XPO Logistics, Inc. in Blythe, CA, is seeking a Freight Operations Supervisor for the night shift to lead all freight operations and supervise hourly staff.

You will develop and implement procedures, manage workloads, enforce safety and DOT policies, and drive productivity while controlling costs. This role offers a competitive compensation package, benefits from day one, PTO, holidays and a 401(k) with company match. Join a team focused on safety, efficiency and customer service.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related work experience in a warehouse/distribution/supply chain/transportation
• 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 related work or military experience
• 2 years of supervisory experience
• LTL industry 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
• 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 needed for safe operation
• Provide instruction, analyses, suggestions and ideas for improvement of operations within the shift
• Act as a champion of XPO values by demonstrating them
• Minimize shipment rehandle across the network by prioritizing direct loading, headloads and sector loading

Skills

LTL knowledge

Hazardous materials regs

DOT rules

Shift flexibility

People supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Distribution or Logistics

4 years related work or military experience

Job description

XPO Logistics, Inc. in Blythe, CA, is seeking a Freight Operations Supervisor for the night shift to lead all freight operations and supervise hourly staff.

You will develop and implement procedures, manage workloads, enforce safety and DOT policies, and drive productivity while controlling costs. This role offers a competitive compensation package, benefits from day one, PTO, holidays and a 401(k) with company match. Join a team focused on safety, efficiency and customer service.