Supervisor, Freight Operations
Company: XPO
Location: Huntington Station
Posted on: November 28, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Hours: This position will primarily be an
inbound position, M-F from 1:00 am - 11:00 am 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
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: $68,082 to $85,103. 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.
PandoLogic. Keywords: Freight Supervisor, Location: Huntington
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