Manager Trainee

J.B. Hunt; Gunter (TX); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Maternity leave

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Zusammenfassung

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Texas seeks a Manager Trainee to learn the fundamentals of fleet management and driver coordination, progressing toward leadership of a small driver count and non-traditional shift scheduling.

The role emphasizes safe, on-time freight movement, DOT compliance, and strong customer service across internal and external partners. You'll rotate through operations, payroll, budgeting, and reporting, with opportunities to optimize profitability and performance, while

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in management/transportation/logistics.
• Experience coordinating drivers and outside carriers preferred.
• Ability to analyze situations and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Aufgaben

• Learn to build relationships with drivers and carriers to ensure set-up and productivity.
• Fill in for absent staff and support fleet operations to improve profitability.
• Assist with payroll, budgeting, and financial reporting.

Kenntnisse

Team management

Conflict resolution

Analytical thinking

Customer service

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field

High School Diploma/GED

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title:Manager TraineeDepartment:Supply ChainCountry:United States of AmericaState/Province:TexasCity:GunterFull/Part Time:Full timeJob Summary:Under general supervision, this position is responsible for learning the management of a small driver count and/or non-traditional shifts (including nights and weekends), ensuring safe and timely movement of freight, load assignment, and providing best-in-class customer service. This position will be trained to ensure compliance with DOT regulations. They are responsible for all drivers' compliance and company regulations while working with internal and external contacts to ensure the accurate planning, routing, monitoring, and delivery of freight and loads.Job Description:Key Responsibilities:Learn to build and maintain positive professional relationships with drivers and safe, reliable outside carriers to ensure seamless new carrier set-up, minimize turnover, and maximize ongoing productivityFill in for absent or unavailable personnel and on special projects related to optimizing fleet operations and achieving profitabilityLearn to utilize personnel management including training and orientation of drivers and/or employees including the training and assistance with internal and third party (customer) systemsBecome proficient in maximizing efficiency of fleet operations and profitability and making recommendations for continuous improvement, measuring key performance indicators, and creating, maintaining and presenting customer specific reporting and financial analysis through face-to-face interactions at customer locationGain knowledge on how to manage inventory, assets, customer pools and/or assignment of drivers to balance equipment in marketLearn to perform administrative duties such as payroll, management of the Net-Revenue budget, driver counseling, accident reviews, filing and documenting, resolving pay issues, analyzing P&L statements, invoicing and/or creating operational or financial reportsLearn to manage yard including checking/inspecting equipment, replacing parts (like mud flaps), completing repairs, etc., and coordinating with maintenance to ensure all regular preventative maintenance services are scheduled on time and all safety related mechanical issues are fixed for account equipment (as required)Learn to work with drivers, customers, and company personnel to resolve service issues, routing and/or planning, mechanical problems, accessorial pay related issues, etc., as they occur throughout the day and, where necessary, when on callLearn to maintain the Company's safety culture to include daily driver safety messages, monthly driver safety briefings, quarterly driver training, annual reviews, and enforce company policies to ensure DOT compliance and company safety requirements are being metLearn to assign loads and plan, route, and monitor freight movement to provide safe, on-time service and meet customer requirements, including managing freight exceptions and driver ETA adjustments based on pick-up and delivery schedules, and other environmental factors on the roadQualifications:Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field OR High School Diploma/GED with 1 year of experience in management, transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, or related field, and/or equivalent military experienceWilling to travel to account, customer, and company event locations when applicableAbility to work across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if neededWillingness to regionally relocate dependent on account assignmentPreferred Qualifications:Experience managing a teamAnticipate, recognize, and deal effectively with existing or potential conflicts at the individual, group, or situation levelAbility to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgmentAbility to adapt to changing environmentsAbility to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peersAbility to meet or exceed team/driver needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect mannerAbility to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas through various mediumsAbility to recognize, anticipate, and resolve organizational, operational, or process problemsThis position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.Compensation:Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.Benefits:The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.Education:Bachelors: Business Administration/Management, Bachelors: Supply Chain Management, Bachelors: Transportation Logistics, GED (Required), High School (Required)Work Experience:Business Administration, Customer Service/Account Manager, Management-Entry Level, Transportation/LogisticsCertifications:Job Opening ID:00649436 Manager Trainee (Open)This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Both J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. and Hunt Mexicana S.A. de C.V. are equal employment opportunity employers without regard to any characteristic protected under applicable law, including veterans and disability.