Management Training Program, Operations Supervisor

ABF Freight; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Des Moines, Iowa, is seeking candidates for its 20-week Management Training Program as an Operations Supervisor. This program covers essential operational aspects, including safety and customer account management. Responsibilities include coordinating work assignments, offering training, and ensuring resource management for loading/unloading. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain Management, be proficient in Microsoft Office, and willing to relocate. A competitive salary and dynamic work environment are offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide a clean, safe working environment for all personnel and visiting customers.
• Coordinate work assignments and monitor performance.
• Offer training, performance feedback, and disciplinary recommendations as needed.
• Assign job tasks to workers according to unloading and loading schedules.
• Plan, supervise, and control resources for timely, safe loading/unloading of freight.
• Support a values-driven culture focused on creativity, integrity, collaboration, growth, and wellness.

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

Join ABF Freight’s 20‑week Management Training Program as an Operations Supervisor.

The program trains you on every aspect of our company from a front‑line service center perspective, including safety, maintenance, transportation procedures, and customer account management.

Responsibilities

• Provide a clean, safe working environment for all personnel and visiting customers.
• Coordinate work assignments and monitor performance.
• Offer training, performance feedback, and disciplinary recommendations as needed.
• Assign job tasks to workers according to unloading and loading schedules.
• Plan, supervise, and control resources for the timely, damage‑free, safe loading/unloading of freight.
• Maintain load balance for safe vehicle operation.
• Support a values‑driven culture focused on creativity, integrity, collaboration, growth, 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field (preferred).
• General knowledge of freight, imports, exports, and freight handling techniques (preferred).
• Must be willing to relocate (required).

Computer Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (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 ABF Freight

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.