Management Training Program, Operations Supervisor

ABF Freight; Atlanta (GA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A national logistics company is launching its Management Training Program seeking an Operations Supervisor. This 20-week program involves comprehensive training across various service centers. Responsibilities include ensuring a safe workplace, coordinating assignments, and providing team training. Candidates should hold a business-related degree and be proficient with Microsoft Office. Willingness to relocate is a must. This position offers a biweekly salary and operates in a dynamic environment focused on excellence.

Qualifications

• Education in Business or Supply Chain Management is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
• General knowledge of freight handling is desirable.
• Willingness to relocate is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a clean and safe working environment.
• Coordinate work assignments and monitor performances.
• Provide training and performance feedback to team members.
• Oversee and control resources for safe loading/unloading.
• Support company values and culture.

Skills

Active Learning

Customer Focus

Effective Communications

Problem Solving

Solutions and Services

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Management Training Program, Operations Supervisor

When joining our Management Training Program, you will join the company as an Operations Supervisor. The program is a 20‑week program and 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 gaining 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.

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 related field (preferred).
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (required).
• 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.

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, 240 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.