Operations Management Trainee - Central Transport : Job Details

Central Transport is one of the nation's most trusted and technologically advanced Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) carriers. With an ever-growing network of terminals nationwide, our team of dedicated professionals provide safe and efficient service to the United States, Canada, and Mexico.Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities!Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you!Thanks for your interest in working on our team!Operations Management TraineeCentral Transport LLC is one of the nation's leading LTL (Less-than-Truckload) carriers to date. We are a private, family owned company that has been servicing a wide variety of companies in the manufacturing & retail industries since 1932. In recent years, we have been focused on continuous improvement and expansion in order to achieve our ultimate goal of doubling in size by 2025. We pride ourselves on being one of the most technologically advanced carriers in the industry, as well as providing a wealth of growth opportunities throughout our 200+ terminals across the nation.With growth and opportunity at the forefront of our vision for the future, we are excited to launch our flagship Operations Management Trainee Program, geared toward recently graduated or soon-to-be graduating seniors. Throughout this 20-week program, participants will receive extensive hands-on training at our Corporate Office in Michigan and several terminals throughout our nationwide network.We are currently looking for December graduates for our upcoming class starting January 6th, 2025!*Hotel stay, travel accommodations and expenses covered by company during program*

• 8 weeks of training at Headquarters in metro Detroit, MI
• 6 weeks at an Endline terminal
• 6 weeks at a HUB terminal

Upon completion of the program, graduates will possess the necessary operational and managerial skills to join our terminal network as Supervisors or Terminal Managers!Responsibilities:

• Engage in all aspects of the structured training program and learn all aspects of linehaul, city dispatch, inbound, outbound and HUB operations.
• Develop knowledge and ability to prepare and plan the daily utilization of resources to ensure a consistent and efficient operation.
• Learn the methods of on-the-job safety to foster safe handling and loading of hazardous materials.
• Develop a strong comprehension of the company operational model, policies and procedures.
• Completes department/area knowledge indicators and develops new indicators as well as process and procedure changes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Career interest in Transportation, Supply Chain or Logistics.
• Effective organizational and planning skills.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be willing to work 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts within a 50-hour work week.
• Must be willing to travel throughout duration of program with company assistance.
• Willingness to relocate upon completion of training program with company assistance.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Weekly per diem for expenses
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance