Senior Manager, Overnight Freight Operations

Company: XPO Logistics
Location: La Salle
Posted on: September 23, 2022

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 Manager, Freight Assembly Center (FAC), you'll provide leadership for the nighttime shift at a service center. On our team, you'll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of. Pay, benefits and more.We are 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:

• Manage a fast-paced nighttime dock operation
• Supervise employees and handle all issues related to their employment and performance
• Plan the daily workforce needs to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of the FAC shift
• Ensure the clean and safe working condition of the facility and equipment
• Monitor, analyze and implement all opportunities to cut costs and improve efficiencies
• Work closely with other supervisors and managers to provide direction, guidance and coaching to team members, ensuring a positive work environment
• Route proper documentation and oversee procedure control for hazardous material shipmentsWhat you need to succeed at XPO: At a minimum, you'll need:
  • 5 years of related work experience
  • Supervisory or management experience
  • Experience in the Less-than-Truckload (LTL) industry
  • Experience with transportation rules and regulations, OSHA laws, hazardous material regulations, NMFC and Tariff rulesIt'd be great if you also have:
    • Bachelor's degree, 4 years of related work experience or equivalent military experience
    • Less-than-Truckload (LTL) freight management and/or service center management experience
    • 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 intended audienceThis job requires the ability to:
      • Lift 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 outdoors in inclement weatherBe 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.
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