Operations Management Trainee

XPO • Kansas City, KS

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This 12-month rotational training program is an entry-level training program for candidates with limited or no prior LTL or transportation operations experience. The program involves active days primarily on the dock, working alongside frontline teams in a physically and operationally demanding environment. Participants will engage in a 12-month Management Training operations rotational program, with assignments lasting 1-5 weeks each across major functions including field operations, linehaul, maintenance, and support functions. The program includes participation in internal Commercial Driver's License (CDL) school and forklift certification, learning and performing foundational job functions, and completing dedicated leadership training. Trainees will work alongside freight operations supervisors, dockworkers, and field leaders to gain hands-on operational experience, communicate with program managers, reporting managers, and mentors, and meet weekly goals, learning objectives, and performance milestones. Trainees are expected to take initiative to learn XPO operations through various resources and demonstrate readiness for frontline leadership upon completion.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent military experience
• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• High level of stamina, adaptability and grit
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays
• Willing to relocate within region upon successful completion of the program

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business or a related field
• Demonstrated leadership experience through internships, academic projects, athletics or work experience
• Experience working on a dock or similar field operations environment
• Strong communication, problem-solving and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 12-month Management Training operations rotational program, with assignments lasting 1 - 5 weeks each across all major functions including field operations, linehaul, maintenance, and support functions
• Participate in the internal Commercial Driver's License (CDL) school and forklift certification during the program
• Learn and perform the foundational job functions, skills and responsibilities of each rotational assignment
• Complete dedicated leadership training at key points to prepare you for leadership on the dock during and post-program
• Work alongside freight operations supervisors, dockworkers and field leaders to gain hands-on operational experience
• Communicate consistently with the program manager, reporting manager and mentor
• Meet weekly goals, learning objectives and performance milestones
• Take initiative to learn XPO operations through online resources, observation, and hands-on experience
• Successfully complete all field rotation assignments with a strong foundational understanding of each functional area
• Obtain all required certifications, including CDL and forklift certification
• Develop and deliver a Capstone project and presentation at the conclusion of the 12-month program
• Demonstrate readiness for frontline leadership

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Full health insurance benefits are available on day one
• Life and disability insurance
• Earn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year
• 9 paid company holidays
• 401(k) option with company match
• Education assistance
• Paid training and development, including required certifications

What This Job Offers

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