Logistics Ops Leadership Trainee Program

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Relocation assistance

PTO

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Weekly expense reporting

Job summary

Central Transport, a leading LTL carrier, invites qualified graduates to join the Operations Management Trainee Program. The 16-week training at our Corporate Office in Michigan and across terminals will equip you with hands-on exposure to linehaul, dispatch, inbound, outbound, and HUB operations.

Upon completion, graduates advance to supervisor or manager roles within the terminal network. The program emphasizes safety, operational excellence, and leadership development, with relocation support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Career interest in Transportation, Supply Chain or Logistics.
• Effective organizational and planning skills.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed for training.
• Willingness to relocate upon completion of training program, either temporarily or permanently.
• Willingness to work 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts within a 50-hour work week.

Responsibilities

• Engage in all aspects of the structured training program and learn all aspects of linehaul, city dispatch, inbound, outbound and HUB operations.
• Develop knowledge and ability to prepare and plan the daily utilization of resources to ensure a consistent and efficient operation.
• Learn the methods of on-the-job safety to foster safe handling and loading of hazardous materials.
• Develop a strong comprehension of the company operational model, policies and procedures.
• Completes department/area knowledge indicators and develops new indicators as well as process and procedure changes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Travel willingness

Relocation willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Job description

Central Transport, a leading LTL carrier, invites qualified graduates to join the Operations Management Trainee Program. The 16-week training at our Corporate Office in Michigan and across terminals will equip you with hands-on exposure to linehaul, dispatch, inbound, outbound, and HUB operations.

Upon completion, graduates advance to supervisor or manager roles within the terminal network. The program emphasizes safety, operational excellence, and leadership development, with relocation support