Management Trainee - Operations Supervisor

Company: XPO Logistics
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: June 26, 2022

Job Description:

-- -Solutions driven success.-- -XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO Logistics, 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.-- --- -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. #PIQ-- -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.-- -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-- --- -PandoLogic. Keywords: Manager Trainee, Location: Grand Rapids, MI - 49512

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