Management Training Program, Operations Supervisor

ABF Freight; Anaheim (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A national logistics company is seeking candidates for its Management Training Program as an Operations Supervisor. This 20-week program focuses on safety, maintenance, and operational procedures across the continental United States. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain Management and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The role requires effective communication skills and willingness to relocate after training. A strong focus on maintaining a safe working environment and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• General knowledge of freight and handling techniques (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide a clean, safe working environment.
• Coordinate work assignments and monitor performances.
• Provide training and performance feedback.
• Assign job tasks according to schedules.
• Supervise loading/unloading of freight.
• Ensure appropriate load balance for safe operation.
• Support a values-driven culture.
• Work in a team setting to accomplish goals.

Skills

Active Learning

Customer Focus

Effective Communications

Problem Solving

Solutions and Services

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Management Training Program, Operations Supervisor

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When joining our Management Training Program, you will work as an Operations Supervisor at one of our 240 nationwide Service Centers. The 20‑week program trains you on all aspects of our company and industry from a service‑center perspective, focusing on safety, maintenance, transportation procedures, front‑line supervisory duties, and sales dynamics with ArcBest Account Managers. Willingness to relocate is key. After training, you will be placed across the continental United States as an Operations Supervisor, following the path of our top management leaders.

Responsibilities

• Provide a clean, safe working environment for all personnel and visiting customers.
• Coordinate work assignments and monitor performances.
• Provide training, performance feedback, and disciplinary recommendations, as needed.
• Assign job tasks to workers according to unloading and loading schedules.
• 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.
• Support our values‑driven culture focused on creativity, integrity, collaboration, growth, excellence, and wellness.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.
• Work in a team setting to accomplish department goals.
• Foster safe handling, loading, unloading, and storage of hazardous materials.
• Maintain a positive attitude in a highly intense environment.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a 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

Work Hours

• Schedule may vary depending on Service Center location.

Compensation

• This is a salary position paid biweekly.