Operations Supervisor Trainee: 20-Week Leadership Program

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

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.