Supply Chain Manager Trainee — Fleet Operations

J.B. Hunt; Gordonsville (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Gordonsville, VA is seeking a Manager Trainee to learn the management of a small driver count and non-traditional shifts, including nights and weekends, while ensuring safe and timely freight movements and strong customer service.

You will train to ensure DOT compliance, oversee driver performance, payroll, budgeting, fleet optimization, and reporting, and coordinate with drivers, customers, and internal teams to plan routes and resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, or Supply Chain, or equivalent experience.
• GED or High School Diploma with 1 year of related management/ logistics experience.
• Willing to travel to account locations when applicable.
• Ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Learn to build and maintain positive relationships with drivers and carriers to ensure productivity.
• Fill in for absent personnel and support fleet operations optimization.
• Assist with training drivers and internal staff on processes and systems.
• Develop reporting and analysis to improve profitability and service levels.
• Coordinate yard, maintenance, routing, and driver scheduling to meet customer needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

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

GED or High School Diploma with 1 year of related experience

Tools

Payroll systems

Budgeting & reporting

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Gordonsville, VA is seeking a Manager Trainee to learn the management of a small driver count and non-traditional shifts, including nights and weekends, while ensuring safe and timely freight movements and strong customer service.

You will train to ensure DOT compliance, oversee driver performance, payroll, budgeting, fleet optimization, and reporting, and coordinate with drivers, customers, and internal teams to plan routes and resolve issues.