Manager, Freight Operations
On-sitePearland, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Guide the complete daily operations of the service center while handling the efficiency and effectiveness of delivery services provided to customers. Oversee revenue, profit, and cost controls, and ensure proper staffing, utilization, and management of all personnel at the facility. Mentor and manage the team working at the site, requiring the ability to lead, coach, and influence employees effectively. This role involves working outdoors in inclement weather, frequently lifting up to 50 lbs, and standing for extended periods on a loading dock. XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services with a highly integrated network of people, technology, and physical assets.
Required 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
- 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
- All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test
Desired 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
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