Management Training Program, Operations Supervisor

ABF Freight; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ABF Freight, an ArcBest company, invites you to join its Management Training Program as an Operations Supervisor. Over 20 weeks you will train across service-center operations, learning loading/unloading, safety, and transportation procedures while rotating with account managers to understand proactive client management.

After training you’ll be placed at one of our 240 facilities across the continental United States; relocation is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in business/supply chain.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to relocate to join the program.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and control resources for loading/unloading.
• Maintain load plans and balance for safe vehicle operation.
• Assign tasks to workers based on schedules.
• Coordinate work assignments and monitor performance.
• Provide training and performance feedback as needed.
• Ensure a clean, safe working environment for all personnel.
• Foster safe handling and storage of hazardous materials.
• Operate in a high-intensity setting with a positive attitude.
• Collaborate in a team to achieve department goals.
• Support ABF Freight values: creativity, integrity, collaboration, growth, excellence, wellness.

Skills

Active Learning

Customer Focus

Effective Communications

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

When joining our Management Training Program, you will join the company as an Operations Supervisor. During this 20-week program, you will be trained on every aspect of our company and industry from a service center perspective. You will be working at one of our 240 nationwide Service Centers. Willingness to relocate is key to this program. Your training is centered around learning the role of front-line operational supervisors and gain new insight into safety, maintenance and transportation procedures. This orientation enables you to observe supervisors during the operational shifts (inbound, outbound, city and DC) of an ABF Freight Service Center. You will also have a glimpse into Sales by spending time with ArcBest Account Managers. By accompanying account managers on client presentations, you will learn the dynamics of proactively managing ArcBest accounts. After training, you will be placed in one of our more than 240 facilities across the continental United States as an Operations Supervisor. Those in our top management positions all paved their way by developing and strengthening their own abilities throughout their ArcBest and ABF Freight careers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and control available resources associated with the timely, damage-free, and safe loading/unloading of freight on assigned shifts.
• Maintain appropriate load plan and ensure proper load balance for safe vehicle operation.
• Assign job tasks to workers according to unloading and loading schedules.
• Coordinate work assignments and monitor performances.
• Provide training, performance feedback, and disciplinary recommendations, as needed.
• Provide a clean, safe working environment for all personnel and visiting customers.
• Foster safe handling, loading, unloading, and storage of hazardous materials.
• Maintain a positive attitude in a highly intense environment.
• Work in a team setting to accomplish department goals.
• Support our values driven culture focused on creativity, integrity, collaboration, growth, excellent, and wellness.
• Other duties and projects, as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field, preferred

Computer Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, required

Additional Requirements

• General knowledge of freight, imports, exports, and proper freight handling techniques, preferred
• Must be willing to relocate, required

Competencies

• Active Learning
• Customer Focus
• Effective Communications
• Problem Solving
• Solutions and Services

Other Details

Work Hours

• Schedule may vary depending on Service Center location.

Compensation

• This is a salary position paid biweekly.

About Us

ABF Freight®, an ArcBest® company, is one of the nation's largest, most trusted less-than-truckload carriers. With over a century of experience, 220 service centers spanning North America, and an unwavering commitment to quality, safety and customer service, ABF offers best-in-class LTL transportation for companies of all sizes and industries. We're driven for excellence.