Management, Trainee Operation Supervisor
job description
Job Description:
What you'll need to succeed as a Management Trainee at XPO
Minimum qualifications:
- 2 years of related work or military service
- Available to relocate during the program and immediately after the 14-week development program
- Affinity for using and learning new technology, and the ability to quickly learn new applications
- Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
Preferred qualifications:
- 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
- Available 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
- Self-motivated, high-energy leader with the ability to multitask
- Exceptional communication skills
- Critical thinking skills to read, analyze and make decisions
About the Management Trainee job
Pay, benefits and more:
- Competitive compensation package
- Full health insurance benefits available on day one
- Life and disability insurance
- Earn up to 13 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:
- Attend targeted on-the-job, computer-based, and classroom style training to learn the critical skills necessary for success
- 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 on the dock during inbound, city and/or outbound freight operations shifts
- 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 XPO 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
Management Trainees are required to:
- Lift objects of various shapes, sizes and weights frequently up to 50 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 an open-air environment that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery and noisy
- Work outside in inclement weather
- Obtain forklift certification
About XPO
XPO 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.
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