Management Trainee

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

Job summary

Southeastern Freight Lines in the United States offers an Operations Management Trainee Program designed to train entry-level graduates for leadership roles in logistics. The 16-week program is guided by a mentor and covers transportation fundamentals, cross-dock operations, leadership communication, and relationship building.

Upon completion, relocation to another facility is required to assume the first leadership role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation or Logistics, or 2+ years related work experience.
• Valid driving history per company standards.
• Willingness to relocate as needed.
• Strong verbal and written communication and listening skills.
• Professional demeanor and appearance at all times.
• Very strong work ethic; basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in 16-week Operations Management Trainee Program.
• Learn transportation industry basics and cross-dock operations.
• Accompany Account Manager during customer sales calls.
• Accompany drivers on local routes to understand the freight delivery process.
• Relocate to another facility for first leadership role after program.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Listening

Professional demeanor

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Transportation or Logistics

Two years related work experience

Job description

As a Management Trainee, you will participate in our Operations Management Trainee Program. This is an entry level training position and consists of an intensive 16-week training program designed to prepare you for your initial leadership/supervisory role in operations. Under the direction of a mentor, your primary responsibility is to learn the basic principles of the transportation industry, efficient cross-dock operations, effective leadership communication, and relationship building skills. At the completion of the Trainee Program, relocation to another facility for your first leadership role in Operations will be required.

Complete the leadership training program requiring guided, independent study. Interface with appropriate Support Center and Service Center associates in the completion of various aspects of the training program daily. Accompany and observe an Account Manager during customer sales calls. Accompany drivers on local delivery routes to garner an understanding of the freight delivery process on occasion.

For this position, candidates are required to hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation or Logistics, or alternatively, have at least two years of related work experience. An acceptable driving history that aligns with company standards is essential. The role demands flexibility with a readiness to relocate as needed. Successful candidates will possess strong verbal and written communication skills, including effective listening abilities, and must maintain a professional demeanor and appearance at all times. Basic computer skills are necessary, along with a very strong work ethic, to thrive in this dynamic environment. Average Annual Starting Pay: $50,000-$60,000 (pay may vary based on location, experience, and qualifications)

Work Shift

First Shift

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