Operations Management Trainee

Central Transport is one of the nation's most trusted and technologically advanced Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) carriers. With an ever-growing network of terminals nationwide, our team of dedicated professionals provide safe and efficient service to the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities!

Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you!

Thanks for your interest in working on our team!

Job Description

Operations Management Trainee Program

With growth and opportunity at the forefront of our vision for the future, our Operations Management Trainee Program is geared toward recently graduated or soon-to-be graduating seniors looking to begin their careers in the logistics space. Throughout this 16-week program, participants will receive extensive hands-on training at our Corporate Office in Michigan and several terminals across the country!

Upon completion of the program, graduates will possess the necessary operational and managerial skills to join our terminal network as supervisors or 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.

Requirements for the Program:

• •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.
• •Willingness to travel as needed for training, company assistance provided.
• •Must be willing to work 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts within a 50-hour work week.
• •Willingness to relocate upon completion of training program, either temporarily or permanently.

Benefits:

• •Competitive base salary
• •Weekly expense reporting for reimbursement
• •Relocation assistance
• •Paid Time Off (PTO)
• •Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• •Flexible Spending Account
• •Health Savings Account
• •Life Insurance