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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Management Trainees to join its dynamic team. This role offers hands-on training in various operational areas, focusing on safety, quality, and efficiency. Trainees will learn to manage shifts, participate in truck driving training, and develop skills in leadership and process improvement. With a strong commitment to work-life balance and employee growth, this company provides comprehensive health benefits, a 401(k) plan, and opportunities for career advancement across its nationwide service centers. If you are ready to embrace a rewarding career, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Short and Long-term Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Opportunities for Training and Career Growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for management trainees.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is essential.

Responsibilities

• Complete shift manager's training with experienced supervisors.
• Participate in training to obtain a CDL license.

Skills

Computer Software Proficiency

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

AS400

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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 training is completed, the trainee will fill in as a supervisor on various shifts and departments. The trainee will learn to manage a shift while emphasizing safety, quality, efficiency, service, and delivery. Responsibilities include completing assignments, being assessed through knowledge indicators, writing papers, viewing management videos, and recommending process improvements. The program also includes participation in Old Dominion Truck Driving Training to obtain a CDL license, forklift training, and management and leadership 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 ODTDT (Old Dominion Truck Driving Training) program to obtain CDL license.
4. Fill in as a supervisor on various shifts and departments.
5. Complete and develop department/area knowledge indicators, and suggest process and procedure improvements.
6. Use AS400 system to move freight, 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 according to daily schedules.
10. Make quick, informed decisions based on volume levels and communicate schedules to employees.
11. Inspect 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. Proficiency in computer software such as WORD and EXCEL; AS400 knowledge is helpful.
3. Strong oral and written communication skills.
4. Solid work history (if applicable).
5. Professional appearance.
6. Open to relocation upon program completion.

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

Working Days and Shifts: To be determined, subject to change based on scheduling and business needs.

Join the OD Family Today!

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

• Comprehensive health benefits, including a zero-premium medical plan for employees.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Flex Spending Accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and discretionary contributions.
• Life insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians.
• Opportunities for training and career growth.
• Advancement through our promote-from-within philosophy.
• Career opportunities at over 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.