Manager, Operations

Company: XPO Logistics
Location: Carol Stream
Posted on: October 15, 2020

Job Description:

Logistics done differently.At XPO Logistics, our employees are our greatest asset and we're always on the lookout for inspirational leaders who know how to get the best out of their team. As the Manager, Operations, you'll oversee a team at one of our terminals and ensure operations are running smoothly. We'll count on your skills and experience to be a champion of our company values, ensuring an engaged workforce, loyal customers, efficient operations and a bright future for yourself and XPO. 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 more. What you'll do on a typical day:

• Communicate with customers, vendors and operations to ensure customer commitments are met
• Establish procedures for maintaining overall company quality objectives
• Provide guidance to supervisors with respect to personnel, quality and safety
• Hire, train, develop and appraise staff effectively
• Make recommendations to the Facility Manager on programs to improve operations
• Manage equipment and coordinate all maintenance needs with the maintenance team
• Ensure all records/reports are completed on time and maintained appropriately
• Adhere to and enforce all safe work practices, ensuring the warehouse is compliant with OSHA and other appropriate standards What you need to succeed at XPO:At a minimum, you'll need:
  • 4 years of operations experience It'd be great if you also have:
    • Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
    • 2 years of experience leading a team with a Third-Party Logistics (3PL) company
    • Experience managing Profit & Loss statements
    • Lean Six Sigma and/or Continuous Process Improvement knowledge and experience
    • Experience with DOT and FMCSA compliance
    • Experience working with independent contractor drivers
    • Strong problem-solving techniques and statistical analysis skillsBe part of something big. XPO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain 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. 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. XPO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with XPO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers. 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 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.
      
      

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