Manager, FAC

Company: XPO
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: November 16, 2024

Job Description:

What you'll need to succeed as a Freight Assembly Center Manager at XPOMinimum qualifications:

• 5 years of related work experience
• Supervisory or management experience
• Experience in the Less-than-Truckload (LTL) industry
• Experience with transportation rules and regulations, OSHA laws, hazardous material regulations, NMFC and Tariff rules Preferred qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree, 4 years of related work experience or equivalent military experience
  • LTL freight management and/or service center management experience
  • Strong interpersonal and management skills including the ability to effectively lead, coach and influence employees
  • Able to present clean, organized and thorough information and data appropriate for the intended audience About the Freight Assembly Center Manager jobPay, benefits and more:
    • Competitive compensation package
    • Full health insurance benefits available on day one
    • Life and disability insurance
    • Earn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year
    • 10 paid company holidays
    • 401(k) option with company match
    • Education assistance
    • Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan What you'll do on a typical day:
      • Manage a fast-paced nighttime dock operation
      • Supervise employees and handle all issues related to their employment and performance
      • Plan the daily workforce needs to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of the FAC shift
      • Ensure the clean and safe working conditions of the facility and equipment
      • Monitor, analyze and implement all opportunities to cut costs and improve efficiencies
      • Work closely with other supervisors and managers to provide direction, guidance and coaching to team members, ensuring a positive work environment
      • Route proper documentation and oversee procedure control for hazardous material shipments Freight Assembly Center Managers are required to:
        • Frequently lift 50 lbs. and occasionally lift 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 and may be slippery
        • Work outdoors in inclement weather About XPOXPO 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/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 here.
          
          

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