Management Trainee (Onsite: South Plainfield, NJ)

At Old Dominion, we don't just move freight—we help businesses keep their promises. As one of the nation's leading LTL carriers, we've earned our reputation by putting people first, delivering premium service, and staying true to the values that have guided us for more than 90 years. Our PROMISES values shape how we work, our family culture shapes how we treat one another, and our commitment to being the Best in the Game drives everything we do. If you're looking for more than just a job, you'll find a career built on trust, teamwork, and opportunity at OD.

For those with a passion for leadership and a drive to excel, this program offers the perfect foundation for a successful career in operations management. Old Dominion Freight Line’s Management Trainee program provides hands-on experience in all aspects of service center operations, from logistics and freight management to team leadership. With mentorship from industry experts and the opportunity to earn your CDL, you’ll build the skills and knowledge needed to grow within a thriving, fast-paced environment. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your potential and gain valuable insight into a company that values excellence, teamwork, and professional growth.

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.  is currently recruiting Management Trainees who will receive hands on training in all wage and salaried jobs to learn to manage a shift or an operational area in a service center.  Once hands-on training is completed in each area the trainee fills in as a supervisor on various shifts and departments.  The trainee will learn to manage a shift while emphasizing safety, quality, efficiency, service and delivery.  The trainee also completes assignments while being assessed through knowledge indicators, writing papers, viewing management videos, recommending process improvements on operating procedures.  Participates in Old Dominion Truck Driving Training program to receive a CDL license, participates in forklift training program and management and leadership training courses as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Complete shift manager’s training as an understudy with an experienced manager or supervisor.
• Trainees will complete forklift job training knowledge and production exercises on all jobs within the service center.
• Trainees will participate in ODTDT (Old Dominion Truck Driving Training) program to obtain CDL license.
• Fill in as a supervisor on various shifts and departments.
• Completes department/area knowledge indicators and develops new indicators as well as process and procedure changes.
• Works in AS400 moving freight as needed throughout the system and maintains records of efficiency, quality, cost, hot loads, missed loads, etc.
• Works in Workday as needed to update payroll and employee information.
• Writes and submits monthly activity reports.
• Assigns work to employees according to daily schedule.
• Makes quick and informed decisions based on the volume levels and communicates schedule to affected employees.
• Inspects working conditions of tools and equipment needed for safe operation within the area and directs the correction of any improper or adverse condition that exists.
• Approximately 15% travel to other service centers to learn the operations and supervise in a different environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Good working knowledge of computer/PC software (WORD, EXCEL). AS400 background helpful.
• Good communications skills, both Oral and Written
• Solid work history (if applicable)
• Professional appearance
• Must be open to relocation when trainee program is completed.

Compensation Range:

The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level, and state/local wage requirements. 

$64,397 - $67,617

Working Days:

Shift and hours to be determined.

Working Shift:

Shift and hours to be determined.

Work days/shifts may change based on scheduling and business needs and are provided as guidelines at the time of posting.

Join the OD Family Today!

As a Full Time member of our Family, you and your family are eligible to receive:

• Great Health Benefits including a Zero premium medical plan for employee only coverage

• Vision & Dental

• Short Term & Long Term Disability

• Flex Spending Accounts

• 401k Retirement plan with company match and additional company annual discretionary match opportunity

• Life Insurance

• Wellness Program

• 12 Days Paid Time Off

• 9 Paid Holidays including a birthday holiday

• Tuition Reimbursement for Drivers and Technicians

• Training and growth opportunities to build a career

• We prioritize our OD family of employees

• Ability to advance through our promote from within philosophy

• National Career Opportunities Available at our 260+ service centers

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, and/or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, Vietnam Era and/or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law(s).

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