Management Trainee (Onsite: Portland, OR)

Old Dominion Freight Line • Portland, OR

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Old Dominion Freight Line’s Management Trainee program offers hands-on experience in all aspects of service center operations, from logistics and freight management to team leadership. This program provides the perfect foundation for a successful career in operations management for individuals with a passion for leadership and a drive to excel. Trainees will receive mentorship from industry experts, gain valuable insight into a company that values excellence, teamwork, and professional growth, and have the opportunity to earn their CDL. The program focuses on developing skills and knowledge needed to grow within a thriving, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Good working knowledge of computer/PC software (WORD, EXCEL). AS400 background helpful.
• Good communications skills, both Oral and Written
• Solid work history (if applicable)
• Professional appearance
• Must be open to relocation when trainee program is completed.

Nice To Haves

• AS400 background helpful

Responsibilities

• Complete shift manager’s training as an understudy with an experienced manager or supervisor.
• Complete forklift job training knowledge and production exercises on all jobs within the service center.
• Participate in ODTDT (Old Dominion Truck Driving Training) program to obtain CDL license.
• Fill in as a supervisor on various shifts and departments.
• Completes department/area knowledge indicators and develops new indicators as well as process and procedure changes.
• Works in AS400 moving freight as needed throughout the system and maintains records of efficiency, quality, cost, hot loads, missed loads, etc.
• Works in Workday as needed to update payroll and employee information.
• Writes and submits monthly activity reports.
• Assigns work to employees according to daily schedule.
• Makes quick and informed decisions based on the volume levels and communicates schedule to affected employees.
• Inspects working conditions of tools and equipment needed for safe operation within the area and directs the correction of any improper or adverse condition that exists.
• Approximately 15% travel to other service centers to learn the operations and supervise in a different environment.

Benefits

• Great Health Benefits including a Zero premium medical plan for employee only coverage
• Vision & Dental
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Flex Spending Accounts
• 401k Retirement plan with company match and additional company annual discretionary match opportunity
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement for Drivers and Technicians
• Training and growth opportunities to build a career
• Ability to advance through our promote from within philosophy
• National Career Opportunities Available at our 260+ service centers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level