Management Training Program, Operations Supervisor

ArcBest; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ABF Freight, an ArcBest company, is seeking candidates for the Management Training Program to become Operations Supervisors. You will rotate through service centers nationwide, learning front-line operations, safety, and transportation procedures.

The 20-week program requires relocation and placement at one of our 240+ facilities across the continental United States. After training, you’ll transition into an Operations Supervisor role with opportunities for advancement, including exposure to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to relocate to service centers as part of training and role placement.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and coordinate loading/unloading operations to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Maintain load plans and balance for safe vehicle operation.
• Assign tasks, monitor performance, and provide training and feedback.
• Ensure a clean, safe work environment and proper handling of hazardous materials.
• Support a values-driven culture focused on creativity, integrity, collaboration, growth, excellence, and wellness.

Skills

Active Learning

Customer Focus

Effective Communications

Problem Solving

Leadership

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description
When joining our Management Training Program, you will join the company as an Operations Supervisor. During this 20-week program, 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 gain 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. Those in our top management positions all paved their way by developing and strengthening their own abilities throughout their ArcBest and ABF Freight careers.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor's Degree 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

Other Details
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.