Management Trainee

Southeastern Freight Lines • Greenville, SC

21h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Management Trainee, you will participate in the Operations Management Trainee Program. This is an entry-level training position consisting of an intensive 16-week program designed to prepare you for an initial leadership/supervisory role in operations. Under the direction of a mentor, your primary responsibility is to learn the basic principles of the transportation industry, efficient cross-dock operations, effective leadership communication, and relationship-building skills. Upon completion of the program, relocation to another facility for your first leadership role in Operations will be required. Southeastern Freight Lines is a privately held, industry-leading provider of LTL (Less Than Truckload) services throughout the Southeast, founded in Columbia, South Carolina in 1950. The company generates over 1.7 billion in annual revenue with over 10 million shipments per year, supported by over 8,800 professionals. Southeastern is focused on pioneering a new generation of logistics professionals, valuing wisdom from previous generations, giving back to communities, and living its culture by prioritizing serving others first, valuing each other completely, and always doing the right thing. Southeastern Freight Lines provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, pregnancy, genetics, protected veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation or Logistics, or alternatively, at least two years of related work experience
• An acceptable driving history that aligns with company standards
• Flexibility with a readiness to relocate as needed
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including effective listening abilities
• Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance at all times
• Basic computer skills
• Very strong work ethic

Responsibilities

• Learn the basic principles of the transportation industry
• Learn efficient cross-dock operations
• Learn effective leadership communication
• Learn relationship building skills
• Complete the leadership training program requiring guided, independent study
• Interface with appropriate Support Center and Service Center associates in the completion of various aspects of the training program daily
• Accompany and observe an Account Manager during customer sales calls
• Accompany drivers on local delivery routes to garner an understanding of the freight delivery process on occasion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees