Supervisor, Freight Operations

Supervisor, Freight Operations

Requisition

Business Unit: LTL

Pocatello, , US, 83201

• 2 years of related work experience ina warehouse, distribution, supply chain, transportation or similar environment

• Knowledge of the Less-than-Truckload (LTL) industry, hazardous materials regulations and DOT rules and regulations

• Available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Distribution or Logistics, or 4 years of related work or military experience

• 2 years of supervisory experience

• LTL industry experience

• Positive attitude with the ability to multitask and motivate your team

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and administrative skills

• Competitive compensation package

• Full health insurance benefits available on day one

• Life and disability insurance

• Earn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year

• 9 paid company holidays

• 401(k) option with company match

• Education assistance

• Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan

• Lead and supervise all aspects of freight operations

• Develop and implement strategic work procedures to meet the evolving demands of the department

• Evaluate, manage, assign and supervise workloads and tasks

• Supervise hourly staff across various operations and act as primary point of contact for 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 all applicable workplace policies and procedures 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, including conducting new hire employee evaluations and determining whether to issue corrective action for violations of XPO’s workplace policies

• Effectively 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, revisions to policies and procedures to all team members

• Inspect working conditions of tools and equipment needed for safe operation within the workplace and direct the correction of any improper or adverse conditions that exist

• Provide instruction, analyses, suggestions and ideas for improvement of operations within the shift and the service center

• Act as a champion of XPO values by demonstrating them and holding your team to the same high standards

• Minimize shipment rehandle across the network by prioritizing direct loading, headloads and sector loading while maintaining all company quality standards

• Lift objects of various shapes, sizes and weights frequently up to 50 lbs. and occasionally greater than 75 lbs.

• Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel

• Walk and stand for extended periods on a loading dock that is not climate controlled

• Work outside in inclement weather

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