Management Trainee (Onsite: Indianapolis, IN or Nashville, TN)

Old Dominion Freight Line; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dynamic Management Trainees to join their team. This role offers hands-on training in various operational areas, preparing you for a supervisory position. You'll learn to manage shifts with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency while participating in comprehensive training programs, including obtaining a CDL license. This innovative firm values its employees and provides excellent benefits, including health coverage, retirement plans, and opportunities for career advancement. If you're ready to embrace a challenging and rewarding career path, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Zero-Premium Medical Plan

Short-term & Long-term Disability Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Training and Growth Opportunities

Career Opportunities Across 250+ Service Centers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for the position.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Complete shift manager’s training with experienced managers.
• Participate in the Old Dominion Truck Driving Training program.

Skills

Computer/PC Software Knowledge

Communication Skills

Management Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

AS400

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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 ingredient 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 training is completed, the trainee will fill in as a supervisor on various shifts and departments, learning to manage a shift with an emphasis on safety, quality, efficiency, service, and delivery. The program includes completing assignments assessed through knowledge indicators, writing papers, viewing management videos, and suggesting process improvements. Trainees will participate in Old Dominion's Truck Driving Training program to obtain a CDL license, forklift training, and management and leadership courses as scheduled.

Responsibilities

1. Complete shift manager’s training as an understudy with an experienced manager or supervisor.
2. Complete forklift job training knowledge and production exercises across all jobs within the service center.
3. Participate in ODTDT (Old Dominion Truck Driving Training) program to obtain CDL license.
4. Fill in as a supervisor on various shifts and departments.
5. Complete department/area knowledge indicators and develop new indicators, along with process and procedure improvements.
6. Operate in AS400 to move freight and maintain records of efficiency, quality, costs, hot loads, missed loads, etc.
7. Update payroll and employee information in Workday 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 to learn operations and supervise in different environments.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. Good working knowledge of computer/PC software (WORD, EXCEL); AS400 background helpful.
3. Strong oral and written communication skills.
4. Solid work history (if applicable).
5. Professional appearance.
6. Must be open to relocation upon completion of the trainee program.

Compensation Range:
The salary range listed is based on the company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary depending on location, experience, market conditions, education, and skills.
($62,400 - $65,520)

Working Days: Shift and hours to be determined.

Working Shift: Shift and hours to be determined.

Work days and shifts are estimates and subject to change based on scheduling and business needs. This information is a guideline for the position at posting time.

Join the OD Family Today!

As a full-time employee, you and your family are eligible for:

• Excellent health benefits, including a zero-premium medical plan for employees.
• Short-term & long-term disability coverage.
• Flex Spending Accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and discretionary contributions.
• Life insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians.
• Training and growth opportunities to advance your career.
• Opportunities to promote from within.
• Career 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, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, Vietnam Era and/or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.