Senior Freight Operations Lead (LTL & Safety)

XPO Logistics, Inc.; Cinnaminson Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full health insurance from day one

Life and disability insurance

Earn up to 15 days of PTO first year

9 paid company holidays

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Incentive plan

Job summary

XPO Logistics, Inc. is hiring a Freight Operations Supervisor in New Jersey to lead and supervise all aspects of freight operations, developing procedures and ensuring on-time, damage-free delivery.

The role requires 2 years of warehouse/distribution experience, LTL knowledge, and flexibility to work days, evenings, nights and weekends. Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related work experience in a warehouse, distribution, supply chain, transportation or similar environment.
• 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 and address workplace concerns and questions.
• 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, rules, regulations, and laws.
• Implement workplace policies and enforce compliance 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 consistently 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 internal safety and engagement committees.
• Train employees on safety rules and processes.
• Monitor and maintain organization within the shift to ensure safety and productivity.
• Conduct daily staff meetings and communicate corporate messages and policy revisions.
• Inspect working conditions of tools and equipment for safe operation and correct issues.
• Provide instruction and ideas for improvement of operations within the shift.
• Act as a champion of XPO values and uphold high standards.
• Minimize shipment rehandle by prioritizing direct loading and sector loading while maintaining quality standards.

Skills

Warehouse experience

LTL knowledge

DOT regulations familiarity

Flexible shifts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Transportation/Distribution/Logistics

Military experience equivalent

Job description

XPO Logistics, Inc. is hiring a Freight Operations Supervisor in New Jersey to lead and supervise all aspects of freight operations, developing procedures and ensuring on-time, damage-free delivery.

The role requires 2 years of warehouse/distribution experience, LTL knowledge, and flexibility to work days, evenings, nights and weekends. Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities are offered.