Operations Management Trainee

Central Transport; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel stay and travel expenses covered

$500 weekly allowance for food/gas

Extensive training opportunities

Job summary

A leading national transportation company based in Phoenix is offering an Operations Management Trainee Program for April/May graduates. This 20-week program includes extensive hands-on training throughout various terminals. Trainees will develop operational and managerial skills necessary to join as Supervisors or Terminal Managers. Starting salary is $55k, plus a weekly allowance and covered travel expenses. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s in Logistics or related fields and be willing to work flexible shifts and relocate.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management.
• Career interest in Transportation, Supply Chain, or Logistics is essential.
• Flexibility to work various shifts and travel during the program.

Responsibilities

• Engage in a structured training program for operations.
• Prepare and plan daily resource utilization.
• Learn safe handling and loading methods.

Skills

Effective organizational and planning skills

Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Job description

Central Transport LLC is one of the nation’s leading LTL (Less-than-Truckload) carriers to date. We are a private, family owned company that has been servicing a wide variety of companies in the manufacturing & retail industries since 1932. In recent years, we have been focused on continuous improvement and expansion in order to achieve our ultimate goal of doubling in size by 2025. We pride ourselves on being one of the most technologically advanced carriers in the industry, as well as providing a wealth of growth opportunities throughout our 200+ terminals across the nation.

With growth and opportunity at the forefront of our vision for the future, we are excited to launch our flagship Operations Management Trainee Program, geared toward recently graduated or soon-to-be graduating seniors. Throughout this 20-week program, participants will receive extensive hands‑on training at our Corporate Office in Michigan and several terminals throughout our nationwide network.

We are currently looking for April/May graduates for our upcoming class starting in June 2026!

• Trainees start at $55k base salary + a $500 weekly allowance for food/gas/etc
• Hotel stay, travel accommodations and expenses covered by company during program
• 8 weeks of training at Headquarters in metro Detroit, MI
• 6 weeks at an Endline terminal
• 6 weeks at a HUB terminal

Upon completion of the program, graduates will possess the necessary operational and managerial skills to join our terminal network as Supervisors or Terminal Managers!

Responsibilities

• Engage in all aspects of the structured training program and learn all aspects of linehaul, city dispatch, inbound, outbound and HUB operations.
• Develop knowledge and ability to prepare and plan the daily utilization of resources to ensure a consistent and efficient operation.
• Learn the methods of on-the-job safety to foster safe handling and loading of hazardous materials.
• Develop a strong comprehension of the company operational model, policies and procedures.
• Completes department/area knowledge indicators and develops new indicators as well as process and procedure changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Career interest in Transportation, Supply Chain or Logistics.
• Effective organizational and planning skills.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be willing to work 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts within a 50-hour work week.
• Must be willing to travel throughout duration of program with company assistance.
• Willingness to relocate upon completion of training program with company assistance.