Management Trainee (Onsite: Rialto, CA)
About The Position
Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking Management Trainees to join their team. This program offers hands-on experience in all aspects of service center operations, including logistics, freight management, and team leadership. Trainees will receive mentorship from industry experts and have the opportunity to earn a CDL. The program is designed for individuals passionate about leadership and driven to excel, providing a foundation for a career in operations management. Old Dominion values excellence, teamwork, and professional growth, aiming to develop potential and provide valuable insights into the company. The program involves hands-on training in various wage and salaried positions to prepare trainees to manage shifts or operational areas within a service center. Upon completion of training, trainees will act as supervisors on different shifts and departments, focusing on safety, quality, efficiency, service, and delivery. The program also includes assignments such as knowledge indicators, writing papers, viewing management videos, and recommending process improvements. Participants will also engage in Old Dominion's Truck Driving Training program for a CDL, forklift training, and management/leadership courses.
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
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.
Benefits
- 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
- 15 Days Paid Time Off (includes vacation and state Sick Leave)
- 9 Paid Holidays including a birthday holiday
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
