Supply Chain and Logistics Trainee - Transportation

North American Transportation Management Institute; Flint, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K Plan

Associate Referral Program

Relocation after program

Job summary

Penske Logistics in Flint, MI is launching a Logistics Trainee Program designed to build future leaders in supply chain and logistics operations. You will gain hands-on experience across multiple functions, develop leadership skills, and prepare to lead a small team after graduation.

The program emphasizes Kaizen/Lean concepts, safety, and customer-focused service, with a structured path from training to supervisory responsibilities within a contract carriage operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Data Science/Analytics or related field is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership through school, community, clubs/organizations, or the military.
• Authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for these positions.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured logistics-trainee program across multiple functions.
• Assist in logistics operations including customer service, freight loading/unloading, and dispatch.
• Develop leadership and continuous improvement skills through Kaizen/Lean training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Data analytics tools

Job description

Are you ready to move your career forward?

As a Logistics Trainee, you will be part of a winning team that inspires the next chapter of growth. Penske's Logistics Trainee Program is our management trainee experience built specifically for individuals interested in supply chain careers, logistics operations, and leadership development. This structured program provides hands‑on training across multiple logistics functions and prepares you for future leadership roles within Penske Logistics.

You will discover opportunities to proactively improve our service promise to customers while being exposed to processes, policies, and procedures, all while working together on shared objectives.

At Penske you will be introduced to top‑tier technologies, collaborative teams, and ways to drive purposeful innovation and continuous improvement across our systems and operations. Things move fast at Penske. You will too. You'll be on a fast track to furthering your leadership career, with advancement opportunities upon graduation from the program.

Are you eligible?

• You've got an undergraduate degree
• Your leadership track record is evident whether in class, on campus, in your community, or in the military
• You're legally authorized to work in the U.S.A.
• Unfortunately, we are currently unable to sponsor individuals for employment visas for these positions.
• Each program will start on the first of the month and go for approximately 9-12 months.
• You're able to commute to "city, state" daily. Open to relocation after completion of the program.

We take pride in offering a competitive wage and great benefits including:

Pay: $25.00 per hour with average annual of $55,000 (including OT)

Benefits:

Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy, and secure. To learn more visit https://penske.jobs/benefits/

Additional Benefits:

• Paid Time Off: Start earning from Day 1!
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance: Get covered as soon as the 1st of the month after your hire date!
• 401K Plan: Secure your future—eligible after just 90 days!
• Associate Referral Program: Start referring on Day 1, with generous payouts!

Our associates also enjoy numerous associate discounts and opportunities to grow with the organization!

Our Program:

This position is best suited for candidates who want to gain valuable experience to launch their career with Penske. Our dedicated training program will prepare you to oversee logistics operations including customer service, freight loading and unloading, dispatch and proper documentation and procedure control. Hands‑on experience will help you learn to effectively manage driver deliveries, loading/unloading of trailers, cross docking and customer service operations in a manner consistent with company services and cost objectives. Upon graduation from the program, you'll be prepared to lead a small group of hourly associates in a dedicated contract carriage operation.

• Ensure that all associates are motivated, engaged, trained and competent and understand how their work relates to the customers' business objectives.
• Foster a safe work environment by complying with and administering established safety and operational procedures.
• Understand the location‑specific customer goals & objectives and work to meet and exceed these expectations daily.
• Effectively resolve issues and monitor day‑to‑day operations for compliance using organizational and time management skills.
• Learn the Kaizen methodology and implement Lean processes.
• Evaluate and recommend changes in preferred work methods to increase productivity of dispatch operations.
• Properly plan work assignments to ensure effective use of fleet/ equipment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required - In Business, Supply Chain, Data Science/Analytics or related field is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership through school, your community, clubs/organizations, or the military
• Authorized to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor individuals for employment visa for these positions.
• Internship or related work experience in a customer-facing role preferred.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to learn and navigate various technology platforms.
• Committed to learning and growing; receptive to feedback and developing self-awareness.
• High level of commitment to operation and job responsibilities.
• Results oriented, attention to detail and effective time management and organizational skills.
• Builds and develops positive working relationships within department at all levels.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required.
• All candidates are required to complete a Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle and feel, and to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs./12 kg.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Penske Logistics

Penske Logistics engineers state‑of‑the‑art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market‑leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply‑chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.

Job Category: Logistics/Supply Chain

Job Family: Common

Address: G2051 W Bristol Rd

Primary Location: US-MI-Flint

Employer: Penske Logistics LLC