Supervisor, Freight OperationsRequisition Id: 369971Business Unit: LTLLocation:Portsmouth, VA, US, 23701Solutions driven success.XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.As the Supervisor, Freight Operations, we’ll count on you to inspire your team to continuously raise the bar, while taking responsibility for all day-to-day operational responsibilities. As a member of our team, you’ll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career that will exceed your expectations.Pay, benefits and more.We’re eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability, and the opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan.What you’ll do on a typical day:
Supervise staff during various inbound, city and/or outbound freight operations
Ensure production goals are met by managing tonnage, payroll, and other administrative functions
Plan hourly employee schedules to meet daily operations goals
Enforce all company, FMCSR, OSHA and DOT policies, rules, regulations, and laws
Coach, train and develop employees in a manner consistent with company policies
Act as a champion of our values, demonstrating them and holding your team to the same high standards
What you need to succeed at XPO:At a minimum, you’ll need:
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
Availability to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends
It’d be great if you also have:
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
This job requires the ability to:
Lift objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights up to 50 lbs. frequently and greater than 75 lbs. occasionally
Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel
Walk and stand for extended periods of time on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery
Work outside in inclement weather
Be part of something big.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.Review XPO's candidate privacy statement here. (https://jobs.xpo.com/content/CANDIDATE-PRIVACY-NOTICE/?locale=enUS)