Job Details
Operations Management Trainee
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 in their respective metropolitan areas.
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.
- Willingness to relocate upon completion of training program, either temporarily or permanently.
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Life Insurance