Management, Trainee Operation Supervisor
XPO Logistics
- Knoxville, TN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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 business
- 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 suite
- 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 decisions
- 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 certification