Manager Trainee
Company: J.B. Hunt Transport
Location: Assonet
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
Manager TraineeFreetown, MA -15 Ridge Hill RdJob Title:Manager
TraineeDepartment:Supply ChainCountry:United States of
AmericaState/Province:MassachusettsCity:FreetownFull/Part Time:Full
timeJob Summary:Under general supervision, this position is
responsible for learning the management of small driver count
and/or non-traditional shifts (including nights and weekends),
ensuring safe and timely service movement of freight, load
assignment and providing best in class customer service. This
position will be trained to ensure compliance with DOT regulations.
They are responsible for all drivers compliance and company
regulations while working with internal and external contacts to
ensure the accurate planning, routing, monitoring, and delivery of
freight and loadsJob Description:**Key Responsibilities:**+ Learn
to build and maintain positive professional relationships with
drivers and safe, reliable outside carriers to ensure seamless new
carrier set-up, minimize turnover and maximize ongoing
productivity+ Fill in for absent or unavailable personnel and on
special projects related to optimizing fleet operations and
achieving profitability+ Learn to utilize personnel management
including training and orientation of drivers and/or employees
including the training and assistance with internal and third party
(customer) systems+ Become proficient in maximizing efficiency of
fleet operations and profitability and making recommendations for
continuous improvement, measuring key performance indicators, and
creating, maintaining and presenting customer specific reporting
and financial analysis through face-to-face interactions at
customer location+ Gain knowledge on how to manage inventory,
assets, customer pools and/or assignment of drivers to balance
equipment in market+ Learn to perform administrative duties such as
payroll, management of the Net-Revenue budget, driver counseling,
accident reviews, filing and documenting, resolving pay issues,
analyzing P statements, invoicing and/or creating operational or
financial reports+ Learn to manage yard including
checking/inspecting equipment, replacing parts (like mud flaps),
completing repairs, etc., and coordinating with maintenance to
ensure all regular preventative maintenance services are scheduled
on time and all safety related mechanical issues are fixed for
account equipment (as required)+ Learn to work with drivers,
customers, and company personnel to resolve service issues, routing
and/or planning, mechanical problems, accessorial pay related
issues, etc., as they occur throughout the day and, where
necessary, when on call+ Learn to maintain the Company's safety
culture to include daily driver safety messages, monthly driver
safety briefings, quarterly driver training, annual reviews, and
enforce company policies to ensure DOT compliance and company
safety requirements are being met+ Learn to assign loads and plan,
route, and monitor freight movement to provide safe, on-time
service and meet customer requirements, including managing freight
exceptions and driver ETA adjustments based on pick-up and delivery
schedules, and other environmental factors on the
roadQualifications:**Minimum Qualification:**High School
Diploma/GED with up to 4 years of equivalent education, experience
and training AND/currently enrolled and working towards degree
program(s) with up to 2 years or equivalent education, experience
and training AND/OR Bachelor's degree with ability to work across
multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if
needed**Preferred Qualification:**Bachelor's plus 1 year of or
equivalent education, experience and training**Skills &
Abilities**Anticipate, recognize, and deal effectively with
existing or potential conflicts at the individual, group, or
situation levelAbility to accurately analyze situations and reach
productive decisions based on informed judgmentAbility to adapt to
changing environmentsEstablish and maintain healthy working
relationships with clients, vendors, and peersAbility to meet or
exceed team/driver needs and expectations and provide excellent
service in a direct or indirect mannerEffective communication
skillsAbility to recognize, anticipate, and resolve organizational,
operational or process problem.**Schedule**Monday through Friday
8AM to 5PMEducation:Bachelors: Business Administration/Management,
Bachelors: Business Communications, GED (Required), High School
(Required)Work Experience:Management-Entry Level,
Transportation/LogisticsJob Opening ID:00432952 Manager Trainee
(Open)"This job description has been designed to indicate the
general nature and level of work performed byemployees within this
classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as
a comprehensiveinventory of all duties, responsibilities and
qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.To
perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions."Posted 2 Days
AgoFull time00432952About UsFortune 500 experience. Career
advancement. Nationwide relocation possibilities.Headquartered in
Northwest Arkansas, J.B. Hunt is a dominant force in transportation
and logistics, offering exciting career opportunities both at
corporate and at field locations across the country. There are a
variety of job types that support our business, so no matter your
passion, J.B. Hunt is the place to jumpstart your career.Why J.B.
Hunt?J.B. Hunt is a leading transportation and logistics company
for one simple reason - our people. The career possibilities and
benefits of working at J.B. Hunt are endless. From competitive
salary and benefits packages, to defined career paths and growth
opportunities, we take care of our people and take great pride in
our efforts to build and sustain an inclusive workplace for all
employees.What are we looking for?J.B. Hunt welcomes high-energy,
forward-thinking people of all backgrounds and experience levels to
join our team. We offer full-time, entry level, professional and
management opportunities across all departments. Whether you are
fresh out of school or bring years of industry experience, a role
at J.B. Hunt could take your career to the next level.J.B. Hunt
Transport, Inc. affirms its belief in equal employment opportunity
for all employees and applicants for employment in all terms and
conditions of employment. J.B. Hunt is committed to both the spirit
and the letter of affirmative action law and continues its
good-faith efforts to comply with all applicable government laws
and regulations. The company is committed to basing employment
decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity. J.B.
Hunt will recruit, hire, compensate, offer benefits to, upgrade,
train, layoff, terminate, and/or promote individuals without
discrimination in regards to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a
qualified individual with a disability, status as a protected
veteran, or other bases by applicable law.J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.
offers reasonable accommodation in the employment process for
individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance in the
application process due to a disability, you may request
accommodation at any time by calling 1-800-777-4968.
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