Management Trainee

Southeastern Freight Lines; North Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeastern Freight Lines is seeking candidates for its Management Trainee program. This entry-level role begins with a 16-week intensive training track designed to prepare you for an early leadership position in operations.

As you rotate through responsibilities, you will learn transportation basics, supervise cross-dock processes, and develop communication and relationship-building skills. Successful trainees relocate for their first leadership role and join a supportive team across our

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation or Logistics or two years related work experience.
• Driving history that aligns with company standards.
• Willingness to relocate as needed.
• Strong verbal and written communication; professional demeanor and appearance.
• Basic computer skills and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Learn core transportation industry principles, cross-dock operations, and leadership communication.
• Relocate to a new facility after program for first leadership role.
• Complete leadership training with guided study.
• Interface with Support Center and Service Center teams daily.
• Observe Account Manager during customer sales calls.
• Occasionally accompany drivers on local routes to understand freight delivery.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Work ethic

Relocation willingness

Professionalism

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Transportation or Logistics

Two years related work experience

Job description

Job Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Compensation

Average Annual Starting Pay: $50,000-$60,000 (pay may vary based on location, experience, and qualifications)

Work Schedule

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Company Culture & Values

Working with Southeast Freight Lines is more than just a job — it becomes a part of who you are. Family founded in Columbia, South Carolina in 1950, Southeast Freight Lines is a privately held, industry leading provider of LTL (Less Than Truckload) services throughout the Southeast. Our expertise of combining quality service and award-winning logistics has led to the growth of Southeast generating over 1.7 billion in annual revenue, with over 10 million shipments per year. This would not be possible without our esteemed team of over 8,800 professionals — the true backbone of our company. At Southeast, we are doing much more than providing shipping services. We are pioneering a new generation of logistics professionals, cherishing wisdom from the generation that brought us success, giving back to our communities, and living our culture. We prioritize serving others first, valuing each other completely, and always doing the right thing.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Southeastern Freight Lines provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, pregnancy, genetics, protected veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.