Management Training Program, Operations Supervisor

About the role

When joining our Management Training Program, you will start as an Operations Supervisor. This 20-week program trains you on every aspect of our company and industry from a service center perspective at one of our 240 nationwide Service Centers. Willingness to relocate is key to this program.

Your training focuses on front-line operational supervision, covering safety, maintenance, and transportation procedures. You will observe supervisors during operational shifts (inbound, outbound, city, and DC) and spend time with ArcBest Account Managers to learn the dynamics of proactively managing accounts. After training, you will be placed in one of our more than 240 facilities across the continental U.S. as an Operations Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and control available resources to ensure timely, damage-free, and safe loading/unloading of freight on assigned shifts.
• Maintain appropriate load plans and ensure proper load balance for safe vehicle operation.
• Assign job tasks to workers according to unloading and loading schedules.
• Coordinate work assignments and monitor performance.
• Provide training, performance feedback, and disciplinary recommendations as needed.
• Ensure a clean, safe working environment for personnel and visiting customers.
• Foster safe handling, loading, unloading, and storage of hazardous materials.
• Maintain a positive attitude in a highly intense environment.
• Work in a team setting to accomplish department goals.
• Support a values-driven culture focused on creativity, integrity, collaboration, growth, excellence, and wellness.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (required).
• General knowledge of freight, imports, exports, and proper freight handling techniques (preferred).
• Must be willing to relocate (required).

Desired competencies: Active Learning, Customer Focus, Effective Communications, Problem Solving, and Solutions and Services.

Schedule

Work hours may vary depending on the Service Center location.

Pay

This is a salaried position paid biweekly.

About Us

ABF Freight®, an ArcBest® company, is one of the nation’s largest and most trusted less-than-truckload carriers. With over a century of experience, 240 service centers across North America, and a commitment to quality, safety, and customer service, ABF provides best-in-class LTL transportation for companies of all sizes and industries.