Management Trainee - Operations Supervisor
Company: XPO Logistics
Location: Garland
Posted on: June 23, 2022
Job Description:
As a Management Trainee in our Field Management Training program
(FMT), you'll focus on developing your leadership, communication,
strategic thinking, and operational skills, while building
relationships across the business. Upon your successful completion
of our 14-week development program, you will receive a pay increase
and relocate to take on a Freight Operations Supervisor role in one
of our Service Centers. From there, you'll have the opportunity to
continue to work hard, learn, and grow your career. 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,
tuition reimbursement, disability insurance and the opportunity to
participate in the company's annual incentive plan. What you'll do
on a typical day:
- Attend targeted training, including on the job, computer based,
and classroom style, to learn the critical skills necessary for
success as a Freight Operations Supervisor
- Rotate through different assignments and shifts while
increasing your knowledge and confidence as you build your skills
while having a direct impact on the bottom line of your training
location/service center
- Get a complete picture of the business while supervising staff
(dockworkers and drivers) on the dock during inbound, city and/or
outbound freight operations shifts occurring days, evenings, nights
and weekends
- Use world-class technology applications and reports to ensure
goals are met by managing tonnage, financial metrics, KPIs, and
other administrative functions
- Develop your skills to coach and train a diverse group of
employees to bring out their best
- Act as a champion of our values, demonstrating them and holding
your team to the same high standards
- Focus on quality and safety standards and act as a role model
and coach to others
- Receive mentoring and leadership training from local leadership
and executive leaders across the businessWhat you need to succeed
at XPO: At a minimum, you'll need:
- 2 years of related work or military service
- Availability to relocate during the program and immediately
after the 14-week development program
- An affinity for using and learning new technology, and the
ability to quickly learn new applications
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suiteIt'd be great if you
also have:
- A bachelor's degree in business, transportation, distribution
or logistics or military experience, preferably with an NCO
rank
- Leadership experience to include a combination of work, civic,
military, or college experience
- Availability to work a variety of shifts, including days,
evenings, nights and weekends, including the ability to work
overtime as the job requires
- Positive attitude with the ability to motivate a team and
communicate with others to achieve goals
- High-energy; a self-motivated leader with the ability to
multitask
- Exceptional communication skills
- Critical thinking skills to read, analyze and make
decisionsThis job requires the ability to:
- Lift objects of various shapes, sizes and weights up to 50 lbs.
frequently
- 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 an open-air environment that is not climate-controlled and
may be slippery and noisy
- Work outside in inclement weather
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle including training to obtain
forklift certificationBe part of something big. XPO is a leading
provider of world-class solutions to the most successful companies
in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most
efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest
strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all
experience levels and talents who make XPO a great place to work.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature
and level of work being performed by people assigned to this
classification. They are not intended to be construed as an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills
required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required
to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from
time to time, as needed.Review XPO's candidate privacy statement
here.
Keywords: XPO Logistics, Garland , Management Trainee - Operations Supervisor, Professions , Garland, Texas
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