Overnight Freight Operations Supervisor

XPO, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance on day one

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO 15 days first year

9 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Incentive plan

Job summary

XPO, Inc. is seeking a Freight Operations Supervisor in Columbus, OH to lead and supervise all freight operations at the overnight hub. You will develop procedures, manage workloads, and ensure timely, damage-free delivery while enforcing DOT and safety policies.

The role requires flexibility in shifts, knowledge of LTL regulations, and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Competitive benefits and incentive opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related work experience in warehouse, distribution, supply chain or similar
• 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

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all aspects of freight operations
• Develop and implement strategic work procedures to meet evolving department demands
• Evaluate, manage, assign and supervise workloads and tasks
• Supervise hourly staff across operations and act as primary contact for workplace concerns
• 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 and laws
• Implement workplace policies 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
• Direct a team to meet or exceed productivity goals
• Make recommendations regarding hiring, suspension and termination
• Develop and present action plans to improve load average and model compliance
• Participate in safety and engagement committees
• Train employees on safety rules and processes
• Monitor organization within the shift for safety and productivity
• Conduct daily staff meetings and communicate corporate messages
• Inspect working conditions of tools and equipment for safe operation
• Provide instruction and analyses for improvement of operations
• Champion XPO values and high standards
• Minimize shipment rehandle by prioritizing direct loading and sector loading

Skills

Leadership

Shift flexibility

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Distribution or Logistics

Job description

XPO, Inc. is seeking a Freight Operations Supervisor in Columbus, OH to lead and supervise all freight operations at the overnight hub. You will develop procedures, manage workloads, and ensure timely, damage-free delivery while enforcing DOT and safety policies.

The role requires flexibility in shifts, knowledge of LTL regulations, and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Competitive benefits and incentive opportunities are included.