November 17, 2024

XPO

Des Moines

Manager, FAC

What you’ll need to succeed as a Freight Assembly Center Manager at XPO
Minimum 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 job
Pay, 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 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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