Remote Operations Manager - Freight & Team Leadership

FedEx Freight; Chesapeake (VA); Remote; USD 71,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Bonus potential

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Paid bereavement

Vacation (FT)

Paid holidays (FT)

Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking a skilled leader to manage and develop a team responsible for on-time, damage-free freight movement. You will coordinate with dispatch, dock staff, and customers to ensure efficient operations and adherence to DOT and safety regulations.

The role requires strong communication, multitasking, and organizational abilities, with the flexibility to work in a remote location. Prior management experience is preferred and knowledge of the LTL industry is valued.

Qualifications

• Must possess high school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior management experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Thorough knowledge of LTL Industry, DOT Rules and Regulations, OSHA Laws, Hazardous Materials Regulations, NMFC and Tariff Rules preferred.
• Able to work in a remote location, taking self-initiative without requiring immediate local supervision.
• Multi-tasked oriented and possess good organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Internet.

Responsibilities

• Lead, educate and develop company employees.
• Plan daily manpower needs to ensure customers’ freight is delivered and picked-up timely and damage free.
• Communicate with dispatch at various terminals and with dock employees to coordinate the movement of trailers and freight.
• Monitor dock to ensure proper loading techniques.
• Evaluate and reconfigure route structures and bids based on local tendencies and characteristics.
• Conduct safety meetings and facilitate quality groups.
• Monitor and analyze all opportunities to cut costs and improve efficiencies.
• Assist customers with rate quotes, claim information and setting appointments.
• Perform administrative functions such as printing delivery receipts, manifest shipments on a trailer, billing freight bills, trace shipments, etc.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

FedEx Freight is seeking a skilled leader to manage and develop a team responsible for on-time, damage-free freight movement. You will coordinate with dispatch, dock staff, and customers to ensure efficient operations and adherence to DOT and safety regulations.

The role requires strong communication, multitasking, and organizational abilities, with the flexibility to work in a remote location. Prior management experience is preferred and knowledge of the LTL industry is valued.