Management Trainee

Southeastern Freight Lines • North Atlanta, GA

10d

About The Position

The Management Trainee participates in an Operations Management Trainee Program: an intensive 16-week, entry-level training program designed to prepare the trainee for an initial leadership or supervisory role in operations. Working under the direction of a mentor, the trainee learns transportation industry fundamentals, efficient cross-dock operations, leadership communication, and relationship-building skills. Completing the program requires relocation to another facility for the first operations leadership role.

The trainee completes guided and independent leadership-program study and works with Support Center and Service Center associates on daily training activities. The role also includes occasionally accompanying an Account Manager on customer sales calls and joining drivers on local delivery routes to understand freight delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation or Logistics, or at least two years of related work experience.
• Acceptable driving history that aligns with company standards.
• Flexibility and readiness to relocate as needed.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including effective listening.
• Professional demeanor and appearance.
• Basic computer skills.
• Very strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Complete the 16-week leadership training program, including guided and independent study.
• Learn the basic principles of the transportation industry and efficient cross-dock operations.
• Develop effective leadership communication and relationship-building skills.
• Interface with appropriate Support Center and Service Center associates in daily training activities.
• Accompany and observe an Account Manager during customer sales calls.
• Occasionally accompany drivers on local delivery routes to understand the freight delivery process.
• Relocate to another facility after completing the trainee program for the first leadership role in Operations.

What This Job Offers

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