Logistics Operations Manager Trainee

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.; Forest Park (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is seeking a Manager Trainee in Forest Park, GA to learn the management of a small driver count and complex shifts, including nights and weekends.

You will ensure safe and timely freight movement, load assignment, and superior customer service while training to meet DOT regulations. You will develop skills in driver management, route planning, KPI reporting, and coordination with internal and external contacts to optimize operations and profitability across multiple

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field; or a High School Diploma/GED with 1 year of related experience.
• Willingness to travel to account, customer, and company event locations when applicable.
• Ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Learn to build and maintain relationships with drivers and carriers to ensure seamless carrier setup and productivity.
• Fill in for absent personnel and support special projects related to fleet optimization and profitability.
• Learn to manage personnel processes, training, and orientation of drivers and employees.

Skills

Willingness to travel

Shift flexibility

Relocation willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

High School Diploma/GED + 1 year management/Logistics experience

Equivalent military experience

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is seeking a Manager Trainee in Forest Park, GA to learn the management of a small driver count and complex shifts, including nights and weekends.

You will ensure safe and timely freight movement, load assignment, and superior customer service while training to meet DOT regulations. You will develop skills in driver management, route planning, KPI reporting, and coordination with internal and external contacts to optimize operations and profitability across multiple