Manager Trainee

J.B. Hunt; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability coverage

Paid time off

Maternity leave

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Harrisburg, PA is seeking a Manager Trainee to learn the management of a small driver count and non-traditional shifts while ensuring safe, timely movement of freight and high-level customer service.

The program trains you to comply with DOT regulations, manage payroll-related tasks, allocate loads, monitor performance, and develop reporting for customers. This role offers hands-on experience in fleet operations and profitability improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, or Supply Chain is required.
• High School Diploma/GED with 1 year of relevant experience acceptable.
• Experience in managing teams and coordinating across functions.
• Ability to work nights and weekends if needed.

Responsibilities

• Learn to build relationships with drivers and safe carriers to ensure seamless carrier setup.
• Fill in for absent staff and work on projects to optimize fleet operations and profitability.
• Train drivers and staff on internal systems and onboarding processes.
• Analyze KPIs and prepare customer-specific reporting and financial analyses.
• Assist in yard management, repairs coordination, and maintenance scheduling.
• Plan loads, routes, and monitor freight to meet customer on-time requirements.

Skills

Team management

Relationship building

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Transportation/Logistics

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

High School Diploma/GED with 1 year of experience

Job description

Job Title:Manager TraineeDepartment:Supply ChainCountry:United States of AmericaState/Province:PennsylvaniaCity:HarrisburgFull/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 problemsEXPECTED 45 WORK HOURS PER WEEK (5 HOURS PAID AT OVERTIME RATE)This 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:00634961 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.”J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.