Management Training Program, Operations Supervisor

ABF Freight; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company seeks candidates for the Management Training Program as an Operations Supervisor. This 20-week program trains participants in every aspect of the company, focusing on operational supervision, safety, and transportation procedures. Responsibilities include ensuring a safe working environment, coordinating work assignments, and training staff. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Willingness to relocate within the continental U.S. is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• General knowledge of freight, imports, exports, and proper freight handling techniques is preferred.
• Willingness to relocate is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide a clean, safe working environment for all personnel and customers.
• Coordinate work assignments and monitor performances.
• Provide training, performance feedback, and disciplinary recommendations as needed.
• Plan, supervise, and control loading/unloading operations.
• Maintain appropriate load plans for safe vehicle operation.

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 us to apply for the Management Training Program, Operations Supervisor role at ABF Freight.

Job Description

When joining our Management Training Program, you will become an Operations Supervisor. The 20‑week program trains you in every aspect of our company and the industry from a service center perspective. You will work at one of our 240 nationwide Service Centers. Willingness to relocate is essential. The program focuses on front‑line operational supervision, safety, maintenance, and transportation procedures. You will observe supervisors during operational shifts (inbound, outbound, city, and DC) and spend time with ArcBest Account Managers to learn how to proactively manage accounts.

After training, you will be placed in a Service Center across the continental United States as an Operations Supervisor. Those in senior management positions pave their way by developing and strengthening their own abilities throughout their ArcBest and ABF Freight careers.

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 to ensure timely, damage‑free, safe loading/unloading of freight on assigned shifts.
• Maintain appropriate load plans and ensure proper load balance for safe vehicle operation.
• Support a 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

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field (preferred).
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• General knowledge of freight, imports, exports, and proper freight handling techniques (preferred).
• Must be willing to relocate.

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. We’re driven for excellence.

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level | Employment Type: Full‑time | Job Function: Business Development and Sales | Industry: Truck Transportation