Ops Supervisor - Station

About the role

This is a frontline supervisor position that supports the FedEx Safety Above All Culture and manages specific day-to-day operations and an assigned staff.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a champion for FedEx's Safety Above All Culture and supports all related initiatives
• Management responsibilities include, but are not limited to: hiring, terminations, coaching, training, recognition and rewards, performance evaluation and management, discipline, addressing employee concerns and staff productivity
• Plans, organizes, staffs, directs and controls specific day-to-day operations
• Assigns and manages employees to ensure the safe and efficient sortation of packages through the facility, minimizing operational cost and maximizing operational quality, including the movement, tracking and administration of trailers (in conjunction with the linehaul department as applicable)
• Analyzes operational performance through direct observation, interpretation of reports and collaboration with others
• Determines opportunities for improvement of key metrics and executes action plans to achieve results
• Serves as a leader in daily employee and/or planning meetings to ensure workforce communication and understanding of operational updates and daily goals; Includes communication and public speaking to small and large audiences on a regular basis
• Participates in the development of and responsible for administering company employee relations strategies, including maintaining the confidentiality of such material and matters
• Participates in the development of and responsible for administering company safety strategies and programs
• Investigates, resolves and/or escalates customer service issues, as appropriate
• Trains new employees regarding job duties and performance expectations and ensures compliance with FXG policies, procedures and other training requirements, including but not limited to training related to quality assurance, SWAK, hazardous materials, Video Event Data Recorder (VEDR) coaching, and dock safety
• Mentors and develops critical skill sets for new and/or less-experienced Operations Supervisors
• Adapts quickly to change to meet dynamic business needs; Displays flexibility and appropriate sense of urgency, while leading and engaging employees in a positive and professional manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum Education: High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum Experience: Six (6) months experience required in the following areas: package handler at FedEx, fast-paced environment (retail, hospitality, fulfillment center, warehouse, dock, or stock room/stock functions), military experience with honorable discharge or supervisory experience

Qualifications

• Ability to inspire a shared vision and empower and motivate a team
• Proven ability to apply sound business judgment to establish and accomplish goals
• Verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with various audience levels and group sizes
• Ability to effectively provide employees instruction on process and practice
• Software skills, including use of Microsoft Office software and web-based applications
• Ability to maintain a working knowledge of relevant technology-based projects, including various devices and computer-based applications
• Ability to mentor, coach and act as a knowledge resource to other employees

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, interpret and draw conclusions from numerical data and written information
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• May work in hot or cold temperatures
• May work in an environment with loud noise and fumes
• Minimal travel required

Benefits

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Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.