Management Training Program, Operations Supervisor

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

Job summary

A leading freight transportation company is seeking an Operations Supervisor for their Management Training Program. This full-time position requires a Bachelor's degree and benefits from a comprehensive 20-week training covering various operational aspects in a real-world service center environment. The role emphasizes safety, resource management, and customer service excellence, with a strong focus on relocating to one of the company’s 240 nationwide facilities after training. Competitive compensation is provided.

Qualifications

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

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.
• Assign job tasks according to unloading/loading schedules.
• Plan, supervise, and control resources for safe loading/unloading of freight.
• Maintain load plan for safe vehicle operation.
• Support values-driven culture.
• Work in a team to accomplish department goals.

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

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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

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field (preferred).
• General knowledge of freight, imports, exports, and proper 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. We're driven for excellence.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Business Development and Sales
• Industries: Truck Transportation