Operations Supervisor

RXO; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement plan with match

Pre-tax accounts

Disability and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Leadership development programs

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

RXO is seeking a Supervisor, Managed Transportation Operations to lead day-to-day transportation activities for a dedicated account. You will oversee operations, carrier performance, and customer service while developing staff and improving processes.

You will work with internal teams, customers, and carriers to resolve issues, drive continuous improvement, and ensure service, cost, and quality objectives are achieved in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience with a Transportation Management System (TMS).

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Transportation Specialists responsible for shipment execution, customer support, and carrier management.
• Review daily transportation activity to ensure freight is planned and executed cost-effectively.
• Monitor daily operational performance and ensure KPI targets are met.
• Support specialists with scheduling, track & trace, exception management, and in-transit issue resolution.
• Serve as primary escalation point for customer, carrier, and operational issues.

Skills

Transportation operations

Leadership

Team coaching

KPI monitoring

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics

Tools

OTM (Oracle Transportation Management)

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.

Supervisor, Managed Transportation Operations

As a Supervisor, Managed Transportation Operations at RXO, you'll be responsible for leading the day-to-day transportation operations for a dedicated managed transportation account. You'll oversee operational execution, carrier performance, customer service, and employee development while ensuring transportation solutions consistently meet or exceed customer expectations. You'll work closely with internal teams, customers, and carrier partners to resolve operational challenges, drive continuous improvement, and ensure service, cost, and quality objectives are achieved.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Transportation Specialists responsible for shipment execution, customer support, and carrier management.
• Review daily transportation activity to ensure freight is planned and executed using the most efficient and cost-effective transportation solutions.
• Monitor daily operational performance and ensure customer service levels and established KPIs are consistently achieved.
• Support specialists with shipment scheduling, track and trace, exception management, and in-transit issue resolution.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for customer, carrier, and operational issues, ensuring timely resolution and effective communication.
• Monitor carrier performance, identify service trends, and partner with internal and external stakeholders to implement corrective actions.
• Investigate operational issues impacting customer satisfaction, supplier performance, and team productivity while driving sustainable solutions.
• Practice continuous improvement by reviewing processes, identifying efficiencies, and implementing Lean principles to improve service, reduce cost, and eliminate waste.
• Coordinate daily staffing and workload to align with customer demand and business priorities.
• Review and prioritize customer escalations, supplier disputes, and service failures while ensuring appropriate follow-up and documentation.
• Track transportation performance, analyze service metrics, identify root causes for performance gaps, and implement action plans to improve results.
• Maintain accurate operational documentation, reporting, and transportation records.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment while ensuring company policies and procedures are consistently followed.

At a minimum, you'll need:

• 2 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience.

It'd be great if you also have:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or a related field.
• Experience working with a Transportation Management System (TMS), preferably Oracle Transportation Management (OTM).
• Experience in managing carrier relationships and transportation performance.
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret transportation performance metrics and identify trends.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present operational data to customers and leadership.
• The ability to collaborate effectively across operations, customer support, procurement, engineering, and carrier partners.

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.

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.

We’re a leading provider of asset-light transportation. We create more efficient ways for shippers and carriers to move freight. 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.

We’re looking forward to getting to know you!