Management Trainee(Onsite: Dallas or Houston, Tx)

Old Dominion Freight Line; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Management Trainee, where you will receive hands-on training in a dynamic environment. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency, preparing you to manage shifts and operational areas. With a strong focus on employee development, you'll have access to comprehensive health benefits, career growth opportunities, and a supportive team culture. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and embrace new challenges, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Short and long-term disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401k plan with company match

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Promotion from within philosophy

Opportunities across service centers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for the Management Trainee position.
• Strong communication skills are essential for effective management.

Responsibilities

• Complete shift manager training and fill in as supervisor.
• Participate in the Old Dominion Truck Driving Training program to obtain a CDL license.

Skills

Computer Software (Word, Excel)

Communication Skills

AS400 Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

AS400

Workday

Job description

Are you someone who never rests on their laurels, always strives to go above and beyond, and is committed to keeping your PROMISES? Do you appreciate a company culture that is open, fosters work-life balance, and a dynamic team environment? Then Old Dominion is the home for you. We take pride in being the best in the industry, and from our humble beginnings, we know that our People and our Family Spirit are the main ingredients in our secret sauce to success. At Old Dominion, we are looking for individuals to join the OD Family who will provide innovative solutions and exceed expectations to keep OD the premier transportation solutions provider.

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is currently recruiting Management Trainees who will receive hands-on training in all wage and salaried jobs to learn to manage a shift or an operational area in a service center. Once trained, they will fill in as supervisors on various shifts and departments, emphasizing safety, quality, efficiency, service, and delivery. Trainees will complete assignments assessed through knowledge indicators, writing papers, viewing management videos, and recommending process improvements. They will participate in the Old Dominion Truck Driving Training program to obtain a CDL license, as well as forklift training and management courses.

Responsibilities

1. Complete shift manager’s training as an understudy with an experienced manager or supervisor.
2. Complete forklift job training knowledge and exercises across all jobs within the service center.
3. Participate in the ODTDT (Old Dominion Truck Driving Training) program to obtain a CDL license.
4. Fill in as a supervisor on various shifts and departments.
5. Complete department/area knowledge indicators and develop new ones, along with process and procedure improvements.
6. Work in AS400 to move freight, maintain records of efficiency, quality, costs, hot loads, missed loads, etc.
7. Use Workday to update payroll and employee information as needed.
8. Write and submit monthly activity reports.
9. Assign work to employees according to the daily schedule.
10. Make quick, informed decisions based on volume levels and communicate schedules to affected employees.
11. Inspect working conditions of tools and equipment for safety and direct corrections as needed.
12. Travel approximately 15% to other service centers for operational learning and supervision.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. Good knowledge of computer software (Word, Excel); AS400 experience helpful.
3. Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
4. Solid work history (if applicable).
5. Professional appearance.
6. Must be open to relocation after the trainee program.

Compensation Range:

The salary range is based on the company's good faith belief at posting time. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, market conditions, education, and skills.

($62,400 - $65,520)

Working Days:

Shift and hours to be determined. Work days and shifts are subject to change based on scheduling and business needs.

Join the OD Family today! As a full-time member, you and your family are eligible for:

• Comprehensive health benefits, including a zero-premium medical plan for employees.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401k plan with company match and discretionary contributions.
• Life insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians.
• Career development and growth opportunities.
• Promotion from within philosophy.
• Opportunities across our 250+ service centers nationwide.

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.