Management, Trainee Operation Supervisor

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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