Management Training Program, Operations Supervisor

ABF Freight; Madison (WI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A national logistics firm is seeking candidates for its Management Training Program as Operations Supervisors across the U.S. The program trains individuals in all aspects of service center operations, including safety and transportation procedures. Responsibilities include creating a safe workspace, monitoring staff performance, and planning resource management. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Candidates must be willing to relocate for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Experience in 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 as needed.
• Assign job tasks to workers according to unloading and loading schedules.
• Plan, supervise, and control available resources for safe loading/unloading of freight.
• Maintain appropriate load plan and ensure proper load balance.
• Support company values focused on creativity, integrity, collaboration, growth, excellence, and wellness.
• Work in a team setting 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

Join our 20‑week Management Training Program where you will be trained as an Operations Supervisor across one of our 240 nationwide Service Centers. The program covers all aspects of our service center operations, including safety, maintenance, transportation procedures and a glimpse into sales through time with ArcBest Account Managers. Willingness to relocate is key. Upon completion, you will be placed as an Operations Supervisor at a facility across the continental United States.

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.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in 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

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.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Business Development and Sales

Industries

Truck Transportation