Operations Supervisor: Lean Logistics Leader

RXO, Inc.; Burton (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with match

Pre-tax accounts

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career development programs

Paid time off

Job summary

RXO, Inc. is seeking a Supervis​or, Operations in Burton, MI to oversee daily transportation and supplier performance. You will manage linehaul freight, route planning, and dispatch, while driving Lean improvements and cost reductions.

The role requires leadership, 5 years in logistics, and a Bachelor’s degree. You will coordinate across teams, monitor performance, and ensure safe, compliant operations at a busy distribution network.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in transportation or logistics.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Review freight for linehauls to ensure lowest-cost options within a private fleet.
• Coordinate Load Planners for routes, tracking, and dispatching drivers and dockworkers.
• Investigate and resolve internal issues affecting performance, morale, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts and apply Lean concepts to reduce costs and raise efficiency.
• Schedule daily workload based on customer input and supplier disputes and PRRs.
• Monitor supplier on-time shipping performance and escalate as needed.
• Document delivery performance and analyze root causes of shipping issues.
• Supervise hiring, training, performance reviews, discipline, and conflict resolution.
• Maintain a safe work environment and report incidents to management.

Skills

Leadership

Logistics knowledge

Cross-functional

Communication

Lean / process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oracle OTM

Job description

RXO, Inc. is seeking a Supervis​or, Operations in Burton, MI to oversee daily transportation and supplier performance. You will manage linehaul freight, route planning, and dispatch, while driving Lean improvements and cost reductions.

The role requires leadership, 5 years in logistics, and a Bachelor’s degree. You will coordinate across teams, monitor performance, and ensure safe, compliant operations at a busy distribution network.