Management Trainee (Onsite: Tannersville, PA)

Old Dominion Freight Line; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Management Trainee, where you'll receive hands-on training to manage shifts and operational areas. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency, equipping you with essential skills in management and leadership. With a strong commitment to work-life balance and a dynamic team environment, this opportunity offers career growth and advancement across over 250 service centers nationwide. Enjoy comprehensive health benefits, a 401(k) plan with company match, and tuition reimbursement. If you're ready to make a difference, this is the perfect place for you.

Benefits

Zero-premium medical plan

Short and long-term disability insurance

Flex Spending Accounts

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required for the Management Trainee position.
• Proficiency in WORD and EXCEL; AS400 knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Complete shift manager’s training and participate in forklift training.
• Fill in as a supervisor and manage operational areas in service centers.
• Travel approximately 15% for operational learning and supervision.

Skills

Communication Skills

Computer Proficiency (WORD, EXCEL)

Management Skills

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 training is completed in each area, 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. They will also complete assignments assessed through knowledge indicators, writing papers, viewing management videos, and suggesting process improvements on operating procedures. Participation in Old Dominion's Truck Driving Training program to obtain a CDL license, forklift training, and management and leadership courses are included.

Responsibilities

1. Complete shift manager’s training as an understudy with an experienced manager or supervisor.
2. Complete forklift training and production exercises across all jobs within the service center.
3. Participate in 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 indicators, along with process and procedure improvements.
6. Operate in AS400 system to move freight and maintain records of efficiency, quality, cost, hot loads, missed loads, etc.
7. Use Workday for payroll and employee information updates.
8. Write and submit monthly activity reports.
9. Assign work to employees based on the daily schedule.
10. Make quick, informed decisions based on volume levels and communicate schedules to employees.
11. Inspect working conditions of tools and equipment, and address any unsafe or improper conditions.
12. Travel approximately 15% to other service centers for operational learning and supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Proficiency in computer software such as WORD and EXCEL; AS400 knowledge is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Solid work history (if applicable).
• Professional appearance.
• Willingness to relocate after the trainee program.

Compensation Range:

$62,400 - $65,520, based on factors like location, experience, education, and skills.

Working Days and Shift: To be determined; schedules may change based on business needs.

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

• 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 career growth and advancement through internal promotion.
• Career opportunities across 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 under applicable law.

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