Frontline Supervisor
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. Responsible for ensuring safe and efficient package sortation through the management of Package Handlers. The Operations Supervisor may also manage administrative employees and functions and ensures administrative processes are compliant with FedEx policies and procedures and governmental regulations.
Essential Functions
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
- Planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling specific day-to-day operations
- Assigning and managing employees to ensure the safe and efficient sortation of packages through the facility, minimizing operational cost and maximizing operational quality
- Analyzing operational performance through direct observation, interpretation of reports and collaboration with others
- Leading daily employee and / or planning meetings to ensure workforce communication and understanding of operational updates and daily goals
- Participating in the development of and responsible for administering company employee relations strategies
- Participating in the development of and responsible for administering company safety strategies and programs
- Investigating, resolving and / or escalating customer service issues, as appropriate
- Training new employees regarding job duties and performance expectations and ensuring compliance with FXG policies, procedures and other training requirements
- Mentoring and developing critical skill sets for new and / or less-experienced Operations Supervisors
- Adapting quickly to change to meet dynamic business needs; displaying flexibility and appropriate sense of urgency, while leading and engaging employees in a positive and professional manner
- Performs other duties as assigned
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.In lieu of experience, certification program or Associate's Degree in related area or 2+ years of college courses towards a degreeBachelor's Degree (preferred).Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Ability to inspire a shared vision and empower and motivate a teamDemonstrated ability to build professional rapport, effectively lead a team and positively influence diverse groupsProven ability to apply sound business judgment to establish and accomplish goalsVerbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with various audience levels and group sizesAbility to effectively provide employees instruction on process and practiceAbility to read, interpret and draw conclusions from numerical data and written informationSoftware skills, including use of Microsoft Office software and web-based applicationsAbility to maintain a working knowledge of relevant technology-based projects, including various devices and computer-based applicationsAbility to mentor, coach and act as a knowledge resource to other employeesJob Conditions
May need to lift and carry up to 50 poundsMay work in hot or cold temperaturesMay work in an environment with loud noise and fumesMinimal travel requiredFederal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets / Disability.
Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact recruitmentsupport@fedex.com.
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