Logistics & Warehouse Leadership Trainee Program

New South Express; Lincoln (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

New South Express in Alabama is seeking an Assistant Manager Trainee – Logistics & Warehouse Operations to develop the next generation of leaders in shipping, inventory management, safety compliance, and operational efficiency.

The program provides hands‑on experience, rotations through all key warehouse and logistics departments, mentoring from seasoned supervisors, and structured checkpoints to chart advancement into frontline or mid‑level leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred; experience may substitute.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership potential demonstrated through work, school, or military experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, physically active warehouse environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to work variable shifts and overtime when needed.
• Ability to lift typical warehouse weights (often 40–50 lbs.), depending on role requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily warehouse activities including receiving, picking, packing, staging, and loading.
• Learn and apply best practices for inventory accuracy, warehouse layout, and material flow.
• Gain proficiency operating warehouse equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, scanners).
• Monitor order fulfillment performance and support improvements in accuracy and speed.
• Work with transportation teams to ensure timely inbound and outbound shipments.
• Learn scheduling, routing, and carrier communication processes.
• Assist in resolving freight issues, shipment discrepancies, and logistics delays.
• Support cycle counts and inventory audits to maintain accurate stock levels.
• Learn how to supervise warehouse associates to meet productivity and safety standards.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and cross-training efforts.
• Participate in shift planning, workload balancing, and employee performance coaching.
• Develop skills in communication, conflict resolution, and team motivation.
• Learn OSHA, DOT, and company safety policies to ensure a safe warehouse environment.
• Assist with safety audits, equipment inspections, and ongoing compliance training.
• Monitor adherence to safety protocols and help develop corrective action plans.
• Learn to use KPIs such as pick accuracy, labor efficiency, order cycle time, and inventory accuracy.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean or 5S practices
• Participate in problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis sessions.
• Structured rotations through all key warehouse and logistics departments.
• Leadership development workshops and operational training modules.
• Hands‑on mentoring from experienced supervisors and managers.
• Regular performance checkpoints with clear advancement goals.

Skills

Leadership potential

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

WMS software

Barcode scanners

Excel

Job description

New South Express in Alabama is seeking an Assistant Manager Trainee – Logistics & Warehouse Operations to develop the next generation of leaders in shipping, inventory management, safety compliance, and operational efficiency.

The program provides hands‑on experience, rotations through all key warehouse and logistics departments, mentoring from seasoned supervisors, and structured checkpoints to chart advancement into frontline or mid‑level leadership roles.