Operations Supervisor (LAL)

Overview

At Xpress Global Systems (XGS), we are Delivering a World of Difference, One Truck Load at a Time . We are looking for hardworking, intelligent people with a relentless dedication to safety, quality, and customer service.

The XGS Operations Supervisor has the primary responsibility of supervising dock, driver and warehousing operations at the Service Center. The Supervisor will be responsible for the daily activity of drivers and dock workers, facilitate resources to sort and segregate freight by destination, load and unload trailers by following standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing at XGS...

• Supervise, lead and direct the loading and unloading of freight; may supervise delivery of freight

• Train, monitor and enforce dock loading, freight flow and bar-coding procedures

• Ensure safe, efficient and cost-effective operation; monitor and respond to load forecasts

• Assist in supervision of dock and driving personnel

• Assist in shift planning and job assignment; may plan driver routes and dispatch drivers

• Close loads on outbound trailers

• Load and unload freight; Move products with a lift truck and by hand

• Assist in shift planning and job assignments

• Interface with customers by providing will-call freight, tracking or tracing freight and responding to customer inquiries

• Complete reports, loading and inspection sheets

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, Department of Transportation, and Federal and State regulations

• Minimize claims and damages through training and enforcement of OS&D standard operating procedures

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

We are looking for ideal candidates with...

• 1-3 years of relevant LTL or Warehouse Experience required

• Cross Docking Experience preferred

• Forklift certification preferred

• Supervisory experience preferred

• Dispatching experience preferred

• AS400 experience preferred

• Computer literacy required

The candidate must be able to...

• Frequently lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 70 pounds; pull up to 100 pounds and push up to 50 pounds

• Occasionally climb stairs, frequently stoop, kneel or crouch

• Use hands and arms to reach for, grasp and manipulate object

• Have manual dexterity to operate a computer and other office machines

• Handle exposure to extreme cold and/or hot working conditions

• Handle average exposure to fumes working around tractor trailers, lift trucks, yard tractors present in the distribution environment

• Have correctable vision and hearing

The XGS working environment...

Most work is conducted in an environment where there is significant exposure to outdoor weather conditions and site conditions may also occur. Personal protective equipment must be worn in all areas as required. Although the work usually is not considered inherently dangerous, they must be careful while performing onsite services.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. XGS reserves the right to revise or change duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.