Management Trainee

Southeastern Freight Lines; Independence (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Management Trainee, where you'll undergo a comprehensive training program designed to prepare you for a leadership role in operations. This entry-level position includes learning transportation principles, efficient operations, and essential skills under mentorship. The role may require relocation for your first leadership position after training.

Qualifications

• Good driving record and flexibility to relocate required.
• Strong communication skills and basic computer skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in an intensive 16-week Operations Management Trainee Program.
• Learn transportation industry principles and efficient cross-dock operations.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Professionalism

Work Ethic

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation

Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics

Job description

Join to apply for the Management Trainee role at Southeastern Freight Lines.

As a Management Trainee, you will participate in our Operations Management Trainee Program. This is an entry-level training position with an intensive 16-week program designed to prepare you for an initial role in operations. Under the guidance of a mentor, your responsibilities include learning transportation industry principles, efficient cross-dock operations, leadership communication, and relationship-building skills. Upon completing the program, relocation for your first leadership role in operations will be required.

The training involves guided and independent study, interaction with Support Center and Service Center associates, observing customer sales calls, and accompanying drivers on local delivery routes to understand freight delivery processes.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation or Logistics, or at least two years of relevant work experience. A good driving record, flexibility to relocate, strong communication skills, professionalism, basic computer skills, and a strong work ethic are essential. The average starting pay ranges from $50,000 to $60,000 annually.

Work Shift: First Shift