Manager, Last Mile Operations
Edison, NJ, US, 8817
Accelerate your career at RXO.
RXO is a leading provider of transportation solutions. With cutting-edge technology at the center, we’re revolutionizing the industry with our massive network and commitment to finding solutions for every challenge. We create more efficient ways for shippers and carriers to transport goods across North America.
As a Manager, Last Mile Operations at RXO, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with customers, assist in route planning and monitoring, and build a bright professional future.
What your day-to-day will look like:
- Oversee the daily operations of contract carriers, including maintaining contractor schedules, monitoring routes, reports and fostering positive working relationships with contract carriers and helpers
- Develop and mentor staff to reach goals; train staff on company policies and procedures
- Carry out managerial responsibilities, including interviewing, hiring, disciplining, and resolving issues
- Ensure compliance with corporate warehouse policies, procedures, and programs
- Supervise employees in accordance with company policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing complaints/resolving problems
- Use route planning software to build efficient delivery routes
- Manage the dispatch of contract carriers and resolve issues throughout the day
- Identify problem areas, including restructuring routes to improve operational efficiencies
- Train and develop contract carriers, and dispatchers to meet and exceed customer expectations
- Ensure that all work is completed accurately and within established time frame
- Ensure photos are taken for every job
- Allocate and request additional resources as needed
What you’ll need to excel:
At a minimum, you’ll need:
- 4 years of related logistics and supervisory experience
- Experience with Microsoft Office such as Word, Outlook, and Excel.
It’d be great if you also have:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, or similar
- Availability to work a variety of shifts, including holidays, days, evenings, nights, and weekends; travel between branches and regions occasionally
- Experience mentoring, training, and guiding newer/less-experienced team members
- Bilingual English/Spanish (read, write, and speak both languages)
- Strong business acumen with the willingness to act in partnership with management teams
In this role, you’ll be supported by a passionate team motivated by fast-paced innovation and the desire to deliver for customers. We’re a company where you can continually advance your career, no matter your background — the opportunities are endless and yours for the taking. If you’re driven and looking for a place to grow, come join us.
Does this sound like you? Check out what else RXO has to offer.
Massive Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Life insurance, disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement program
Our Culture
We do great things when we are inclusive and work together. To perform with excellence, we learn from one another, value diverse perspectives, operate safely, and build strong relationships. We welcome everyone regardless of background, identity or ability.
The Next Step
Ready to join our team? We’d love to hear from you. Fill out an application now and join our talent community to learn about future opportunities.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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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