Senior Manager, Last Mile Operations

<p style="text-align:left"><b>Accelerate your career at RXO</b><br>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.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p></p><p></p><p>As a Senior Manager, Last Mile Operations at RXO, you will provide support to home delivery services for multiple clients and field operations. You’ll also maintain positive and ongoing relationships with external customers, location managers and operators, while generating positive customer satisfaction.</p><p></p><p><b>What your day-to-day will look like:</b></p><ul><li>Ensure compliance with specified contract metrics</li><li>Maintain high standards for all operational activities</li><li>Hire, train, develop and appraise staff effectively; develop a contractor base team</li><li>Direct and guide front line management staff</li><li>Manage contract drivers who are operating up to 7 days per week in multiple regional locations</li><li>Build relationships with customers to ensure continuous operating improvements</li><li>Oversee P&L</li><li>Work with national sales team to facilitate new avenues of growth</li></ul><p></p><p><b>At a minimum, you’ll need:</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work or military experience</li><li>5 years of operations experience</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Project)</li></ul><p></p><p><b>It’d be great if you also have:</b></p><ul><li>Supervisory experience in a <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">transportation/supply</span> chain environment</li><li>P&L experience</li><li>Proven leadership and collaboration skills with experience effectively supervising, coaching and influencing employees</li><li>Excellent analytical, communication and time management skills</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Does this sound like you? Check out what else RXO has to offer.</b></p><p></p><p><b>Why Join Us: </b></p><p></p><p><b>Our Benefits </b></p><ul><li style="text-align:left"><p>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans </p></li><li style="text-align:left"><p>401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match</p></li><li style="text-align:left"><p>Pre-tax accounts to help streamline eligible expenses</p></li><li style="text-align:left"><p>Company-paid disability and life insurance</p></li><li style="text-align:left"><p>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</p></li><li style="text-align:left"><p>Career and Leadership Development Programs</p></li><li style="text-align:left"><p>Paid time off, company holidays, and volunteer days </p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Our Culture</b></p><p>Our values are the key to our unique culture and our ability to deliver for everyone we serve.</p><p>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. </p><p></p><p><b>The Next Step</b><br>Ready to join our team? We'd love to hear from you. Fill out an application now and join our <a href="https://rxo.wd501.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/rxojobs/introduceYourself" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:#0000ff"><u>talent community</u></span></a> to learn about future opportunities. We are proud to be an Equal <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Opportunity/Affirmative</span> 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. Review RXO's candidate privacy statement <a href="https://rxo.com/privacy-policy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:#0000ff"><u>here</u></span></a> and RXO's Privacy Notice to California Job Applicants <a href="https://rxo.com/california-residents-privacy-policy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:#0000ff"><u>here</u></span></a>.</p>

Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...