Freight Supervisor - Rock Island, IL

Company: XPO
Location: East Moline
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

-Solutions 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 Logistics, 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. 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. -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 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
  • Availability to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekendsIt'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 weatherBe part of something big. #PIQ -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 - -PandoLogic. Keywords: Freight Supervisor, Location: East Moline, IL - 61244

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