JOB TITLE: Manager Trainee - Operations

REPORTS TO: Director of Process Improvement, under the supervision of the local SCM

OVERVIEW OF ROLE: To learn all aspects of SC management to include, inbound and outbound shifts, dispatch, customer service, and OS&D. To become fluent in all WARD systems to include AS400, Maven, DDR, and Intranet. To support the local operation in whatever way needed to help promote the success of that SC.

MANAGEMENT TRAINEE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for learning and being able to lead all aspects of the inbound shift.
• Responsible for learning and being able to lead all aspects of P&D Dispatch.
• Responsible for learning and being able to lead all aspects of the outbound shift.
• Responsible for learning and being able to properly work in service center OS&D.
• Responsible for learning and being able to properly manage SC clerical processes.

REQUIREMENTS:

Operational Manager Trainee understands that relocation per company needs may be required upon completion of training for continued employment.

• Must be able to read and write, complete company and governmental forms, and understand written company policies and governmental regulations.
• Must be able to understand and complete forms necessary to the movement of freight in the industry; for example, road manifests, freight bills, hazardous material labels, etc.
• Must have a working knowledge of or the ability to acquire knowledge of the procedures necessary to perform all aspects of freight handling in a safe and efficient manner, including properly planning and loading trailers. Experience in forklift operation preferred.
• Must be able to work the required hours.
• Must wear steel-toed shoes/boots.
• Must participate in random drug testing of all non-DOT employees.

This job description does not necessarily represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as circumstances change.