Operations Supervisor Trainee

POSITION OVERVIEW:
Participate in a pre-determined program designed to obtain a functional/workable understanding of company objectives and initiatives focused on service center operations

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Participate in a management training program learning how to lead team members at a service center and how to effectively collaborate and communicate with external and internal customers that impact operations

Complete learning objectives within required timeframe

Observe and learn the interviewing, selection, training and process of supervising employees that are responsible for loading, unloading and processing customer shipments

Learn the process of coaching and evaluating employee performance and monitoring, assessing and influencing operational performance, including claims prevention

Observe management in developing personnel schedules and determining equipment/supply needs to achieve set goals

Take part in necessary tours to learn all operational functions and shifts

Observe management in analyzing opportunities to reduce cost, operational budgeting, conducting pre-shift meetings and coaching/training of employees to improve operational efficiency

Review and learn safety and security protocol in accordance with policies and procedures, OSHA, DOT, and other applicable guidelines

Gain specific level of knowledge of processes that post results; gain ability to discuss the intent of reports and/or the control measures that make up the reports

Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.

Perform other duties as required

Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess high school diploma or equivalent
• Basic written and strong verbal communication skills
• Basic industry knowledge preferred
• Multi-tasked oriented and possess good organizational skills
• Basic computer skills
• Able to successfully complete all required training

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work location and hours may vary due to operational need
• Dock environment; exposure to varied weather conditions, exhaust, fumes, dust, noise
• Required to walk or otherwise safely navigate and to be accessible to all areas of the dock, office and yard
• Frequent contact with service center personnel; fast-paced, deadline oriented
• Depending on operational requirement, relocation, which will be company assisted, may be required

Preferred Qualifications:

Pay Transparency: The compensation listed reflects the pay range/rate of pay reasonably expected for this position. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, pay information represents the min/max range for all levels. Actual pay is determined by job-related factors permitted by law, such as relevant experience, tenure, market level, pay at the location, performance, schedule, and work assignment. Eligible employees offered health, vision, and dental insurance, employee assistance program, personal/sick paid time, 401(k) retirement savings plan, bonus potential, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, 2 weeks paid parental leave, paid bereavement, employee discounts. 6.67-13.34 hours vacation per month based on service time, 8 paid holidays.

Pay: Pay Range: $29.97 - $35.69 per hour

Additional Details: Starting Rate of Pay: $29.97 / hour

FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.