XPO Logistics

Manager of Weight and Inspections

Posted on: 14 Apr 2021

Dallas, TX

Job Description

Logistics done differently.

At XPO Logistics, our employees are our greatest asset and were always on the lookout for inspirational leaders who know how to get the best out of their team. As the Manager of Weight and Inspections (W&I), you will oversee, report on and implement all W&I initiatives and activities. Youll provide guidance, direction and training to all W&I Supervisors and Freight Classification Specialists (FCS) within your assigned region. Your years of experience will be utilized maximizing employee engagement and maintaining clear and frequent communication on every level. If youre excited about the challenge of working for a rapidly growing global company, we have an opportunity for you to grow with XPO.

Pay, benefits and more.

Were eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and the opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan.

What youll do on a typical day:

* Provide day-to-day management of regional staff; create work schedules
* Determine and coordinate training needs for both new hires and existing team members
* Review quarterly audit performance to identify discrepancies and errors in the inspection and correction processes
* Prepare and deliver corrective action reports to team and senior management
* Instruct W&I, operations and sales staff on proper use of National Motor Freight Classifications (NMFC) and rules, in addition to the XPO 199 rules tariff
* Ensure supervisors are providing mentorship and training to staff on key initiatives and programs to decrease exceptions and improve audit compliance

What you need to succeed at XPO:

At a minimum, youll need:

* 4 years of Weights and Inspection experience
* Supervisory experience
* Availability to travel up to 50% of the time
* Availability to work a flexible schedule, including planned and unplanned overtime, which may include varying shifts and weekends

Itd be great if you also have:

* Bachelors degree
* Sales experience
* Less-than-Truckload (LTL) industry knowledge and experience, including knowledge of hazardous materials and DOT rules and regulations
* Knowledge of Behavior-Based safety techniques

Be part of something big.

XPO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make XPO a great place to work.

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.

XPO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with XPO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.

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 intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth
Job Segment: Inspection, Outside Sales, Supply Chain Manager, Manager, Supply, Engineering, Sales, Operations, Management

XPO Logistics

Greenwich, CT

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation and logistics services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. We use our network to help customers manage their goods most efficiently throughout their supply chains. At the top of our value proposition is an intense customer service culture that connects our team worldwide. Our people focus on finding new ways to help our customers succeed, while becoming continuously more efficient ourselves.

Customer relationships are the lifeblood of our business. However, we never forget that our company has responsibilities to many other stakeholders as well: investors, employees, carriers, business partners, local communities and global society. When we say Let’s Move the World Forward, we’re speaking to the interests of all XPO stakeholders, as well as the world at large. 

We put safety first – for each other, our communities and our environment. We do things the right way, the first time. Our workplaces are collaborative and supportive. We take care of each other and we constantly seek to improve the safety of our operations, from trucks and docks to warehouses and datacenters.

 

  • Industry
    Transport/Delivery Services
  • No. of Employees
    100,000
  • Jobs Posted
    6043

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