ABF Freight
Management Training Program, Operations Supervisor
ABF Freight, Paterson, New Jersey, us, 07544
Management Training Program, Operations Supervisor
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ABF Freight . When joining our Management Training Program, you will join the company as an Operations Supervisor. The program is a 20‑week program and you will be trained on every aspect of our company and industry from a service center perspective. You will be working at one of our 240 nationwide Service Centers. Willingness to relocate is key to this program. Your training is centered around learning the role of front‑line operational supervisors and gaining new insight into safety, maintenance and transportation procedures. This orientation enables you to observe supervisors during the operational shifts (inbound, outbound, city and DC) of an ABF Freight Service Center. You will also have a glimpse into Sales by spending time with ArcBest Account Managers. By accompanying account managers on client presentations, you will learn the dynamics of proactively managing ArcBest accounts. After training, you will be placed in one of our more than 240 facilities across the continental United States as an Operations Supervisor. Those in our top management positions all paved their way by developing and strengthening their own abilities throughout their ArcBest and ABF Freight careers.
Responsibilities
Provide a clean, safe working environment for all personnel and visiting customers.
Coordinate work assignments and monitor performances.
Provide training, performance feedback, and disciplinary recommendations, as needed.
Assign job tasks to workers according to unloading and loading schedules.
Plan, supervise, and control available resources associated with the timely, damage‑free, and safe loading/unloading of freight on assigned shifts.
Maintain appropriate load plan and ensure proper load balance for safe vehicle operation.
Support our values driven culture focused on creativity, integrity, collaboration, growth, excellent, and wellness.
Other duties and projects, as assigned.
Work in a team setting to accomplish department goals.
Foster safe handling, loading, unloading, and storage of hazardous materials.
Maintain a positive attitude in a highly intense environment.
Requirements Education
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field, preferred
Computer Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, required
Additional Requirements
General knowledge of freight, imports, exports, and proper freight handling techniques, preferred
Must be willing to relocate, required
Competencies
Active Learning
Customer Focus
Effective Communications
Problem Solving
Solutions and Services
Work Hours
Schedule may vary depending on Service Center location.
Compensation
This is a salary position paid biweekly.
Benefits information can be found at https://arcb.com/blog/arcbest-wellness-initiatives-and-programs
About Us ABF Freight®, an ArcBest® company, is one of the nation's largest, most trusted less‑than‑truckload carriers. With over a century of experience, 240 service centers spanning North America, and an unwavering commitment to quality, safety and customer service, ABF offers best‑in‑class LTL transportation for companies of all sizes and industries. We're driven for excellence.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Business Development and Sales
Industries Truck Transportation
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Management Training Program, Operations Supervisor
role at
ABF Freight . When joining our Management Training Program, you will join the company as an Operations Supervisor. The program is a 20‑week program and you will be trained on every aspect of our company and industry from a service center perspective. You will be working at one of our 240 nationwide Service Centers. Willingness to relocate is key to this program. Your training is centered around learning the role of front‑line operational supervisors and gaining new insight into safety, maintenance and transportation procedures. This orientation enables you to observe supervisors during the operational shifts (inbound, outbound, city and DC) of an ABF Freight Service Center. You will also have a glimpse into Sales by spending time with ArcBest Account Managers. By accompanying account managers on client presentations, you will learn the dynamics of proactively managing ArcBest accounts. After training, you will be placed in one of our more than 240 facilities across the continental United States as an Operations Supervisor. Those in our top management positions all paved their way by developing and strengthening their own abilities throughout their ArcBest and ABF Freight careers.
Responsibilities
Provide a clean, safe working environment for all personnel and visiting customers.
Coordinate work assignments and monitor performances.
Provide training, performance feedback, and disciplinary recommendations, as needed.
Assign job tasks to workers according to unloading and loading schedules.
Plan, supervise, and control available resources associated with the timely, damage‑free, and safe loading/unloading of freight on assigned shifts.
Maintain appropriate load plan and ensure proper load balance for safe vehicle operation.
Support our values driven culture focused on creativity, integrity, collaboration, growth, excellent, and wellness.
Other duties and projects, as assigned.
Work in a team setting to accomplish department goals.
Foster safe handling, loading, unloading, and storage of hazardous materials.
Maintain a positive attitude in a highly intense environment.
Requirements Education
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field, preferred
Computer Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, required
Additional Requirements
General knowledge of freight, imports, exports, and proper freight handling techniques, preferred
Must be willing to relocate, required
Competencies
Active Learning
Customer Focus
Effective Communications
Problem Solving
Solutions and Services
Work Hours
Schedule may vary depending on Service Center location.
Compensation
This is a salary position paid biweekly.
Benefits information can be found at https://arcb.com/blog/arcbest-wellness-initiatives-and-programs
About Us ABF Freight®, an ArcBest® company, is one of the nation's largest, most trusted less‑than‑truckload carriers. With over a century of experience, 240 service centers spanning North America, and an unwavering commitment to quality, safety and customer service, ABF offers best‑in‑class LTL transportation for companies of all sizes and industries. We're driven for excellence.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Business Development and Sales
Industries Truck Transportation
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