Safety-First Operations Supervisor

FedEx Corporation; Independence (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Corporation in Kentucky is seeking a Frontline Operations Supervisor to lead day-to-day package sortation and staff, upholding the Safety Above All Culture and ensuring compliance with FedEx policies and government regulations. You will hire, coach, train and evaluate staff, plan operations, monitor performance, and address employee concerns while maintaining safety standards and cost control.

This full-time role offers hands-on leadership, daily briefing meetings, and opportunities to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in supervision or leadership roles is valuable.
• Strong communication and safety-focused mindset required.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations and staff to ensure safe, efficient package sortation.
• Hire, coach, train, evaluate, and address staff performance and conduct.
• Plan, organize, and direct day-to-day activities; manage costs and quality.
• Assign and manage staff to optimize sortation and trailer movement; coordinate with linehaul as needed.
• Analyze performance data and implement improvements for key metrics.
• Lead daily meetings to communicate goals and safety updates to teams.
• Support safety programs and administer related training.
• Resolve customer service issues and escalate as required.
• Mentor junior supervisors and adapt to changing business needs.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Communication

Problem solving

Safety culture

Performance mgmt

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

WMS

Job description

FedEx Corporation in Kentucky is seeking a Frontline Operations Supervisor to lead day-to-day package sortation and staff, upholding the Safety Above All Culture and ensuring compliance with FedEx policies and government regulations. You will hire, coach, train and evaluate staff, plan operations, monitor performance, and address employee concerns while maintaining safety standards and cost control.

This full-time role offers hands-on leadership, daily briefing meetings, and opportunities to