Management Training Program, Operations Supervisor

ABF Freight; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ABF Freight is seeking to place candidates into a Management Training Program that develops front-line supervisors through a 20-week orientation. The program includes exposure to service centers across the country, relocation readiness, and a path to Operations Supervisor roles. The company emphasizes safety, efficiency, and customer-focused operations, with opportunities to learn from ArcBest Account Managers and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related field preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and control resources for the timely, damage-free, and safe loading/unloading of freight on assigned shifts.
• Maintain 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, excellence, and wellness.
• Other duties and projects, as assigned.

Skills

Active Learning

Customer Focus

Effective Communications

Problem Solving

Solutions and Services

Education

Bachelor's Degree 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.

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.