Supervisor, Freight Operations
Company: XPO
Location: Albany
Posted on: July 10, 2025
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Job Description:
What you need to succeed as a Freight Operations Supervisor at
XPO Minimum qualifications: - 2 years of related work experience in
a 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 Preferred qualifications: - 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 About the Freight
Operations Supervisor job Pay, benefits and more: - 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 What you’ll do on a typical day: - 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 Freight Operations Supervisors are required to: - 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 PIQ Annual
Salary Range: $62,400 to $70,639. Actual compensation may vary due
to factors such as experience and skill set. In addition to base
salary, employees may be eligible for a sign-on bonus, annual and
long-term incentive awards, and an equity buyout award. This is an
incentive-based position, which may include bonuses, incentive or
commission plans About XPO 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. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity 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.
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