Supply Chain and Logistics Trainee - Transportation

Penske Careers•Flint, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Logistics Trainee, you will be part of a winning team that inspires the next chapter of growth. Penske’s Logistics Trainee Program is our management trainee experience built specifically for individuals interested in supply chain careers, logistics operations, and leadership development. This structured program provides hands-on training across multiple logistics functions and prepares you for future leadership roles within Penske Logistics. You will discover opportunities to proactively improve our service promise to customers while being exposed to processes, policies, and procedures, all while working together on shared objectives. At Penske you will be introduced to top-tier technologies, collaborative teams, and ways to drive purposeful innovation and continuous improvement across our systems and operations. Things move fast at Penske. You will too. You’ll be on a fast track to furthering your leadership career, with advancement opportunities upon graduation from the program. Our Program: This position is best suited for candidates who want to gain valuable experience to launch their career with Penske. Our dedicated training program will prepare you to oversee logistics operations including customer service, freight loading and unloading, dispatch and proper documentation and procedure control. Hands-on experience will help you learn to effectively manage driver deliveries, loading/unloading of trailers, cross docking and customer service operations in a manner consistent with company services and cost objectives. Upon graduation from the program, you’ll be prepared to lead a small group of hourly associates in a dedicated contract carriage operation.

Requirements

You’ve got an undergraduate degree
Your leadership track record is evident whether in class, on campus, in your community, or in the military
You’re legally authorized to work in the U.S.A.
Each program will start on the first of the month and go for approximately 9-12 months.
You’re able to commute to “city, state” daily. Open to relocation after completion of the program.

Responsibilities

Ensure that all associates are motivated, engaged, trained and competent and understand how their work relates to the customers' business objectives.
Foster a safe work environment by complying with and administering established safety and operational procedures.
Understand the location-specific customer goals & objectives and work to meet and exceed these expectations daily.
Effectively resolve issues and monitor day-to-day operations for compliance using organizational and time management skills.
Learn the Kaizen methodology and implement Lean processes.
Evaluate and recommend changes in preferred work methods to increase productivity of dispatch operations.
Properly plan work assignments to ensure effective use of fleet/ equipment.

Benefits

Paid Time Off: Start earning from Day 1!
Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance: Get covered as soon as the 1st of the month after your hire date!
401K Plan: Secure your future—eligible after just 90 days!
Associate Referral Program: Start referring on Day 1, with generous payouts!

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