Manager, Freight Operations

Company: XPO
Location: East Brunswick
Posted on: November 15, 2024

Job Description:

What you'll need to succeed as a Freight Operations Manager at XPOMinimum qualifications:

• 4 years of related work experience
• Supervisory or management experience
• Experience in the less-than-truckload (LTL) industry
• Experience with hazardous materials regulations, OSHA and Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and regulations Preferred qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree, 4 years of related work experience or equivalent military experience
  • LTL freight management and/or service center/management experience
  • Experience driving a forklift
  • Strong interpersonal and management skills; ability to effectively lead, coach and influence employees
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present clean, organized and thorough information and data appropriate for the intended audience About the Freight Operations Manager jobPay, 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
    • 10 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:
      • Handle the efficiency and effectiveness of the delivery service provided to our customers
      • Guide the complete daily operations of the service center
      • Oversee revenue, profit and cost controls
      • Ensure proper staffing, utilization and management of personnel
      • Mentor and manage all personnel working at the facility Freight Operations Managers are required to:
        • Frequently lift up to 50 lbs. and occasionally greater than 75 lbs.
        • Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel
        • Work outdoors in inclement weather
        • Walk and stand for extended periods on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery About XPOXPO 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/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.
          
          

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