Manager Trainee-1
The Manager Trainee-1 role at Confidential Client involves learning to manage a small fleet of drivers and non-traditional shifts while ensuring safe, timely freight movement and compliance with DOT regulations. The position focuses on developing skills in driver and fleet management, customer service, operational efficiency, safety enforcement, and administrative duties such as payroll and financial reporting, preparing the trainee for future leadership in supply chain operations.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Logistics & Warehouse.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Under close supervision, you will learn to manage day-to-day fleet and account operations for a small driver count and/or non-traditional shifts (including nights and weekends). This training role focuses on safe, on-time freight movement, DOT compliance, driver support, and customer service while building skills in routing, load assignment, and basic financial and operational reporting.
- Learn to build and maintain positive, professional relationships with drivers and third‑party carriers to ensure smooth carrier set-up, reduced turnover, and strong operational performance
- Support load assignment, route planning and freight monitoring to meet customer expectations and on‑time delivery targets
- Train and orient drivers and support staff on internal and customer systems; assist with onboarding and operational training
- Assist with payroll, basic P&L analysis, invoicing, and operational reporting to support account profitability
- Support yard management activities including equipment checks, coordinating maintenance, and facilitating repairs
- Respond to service issues, routing exceptions, accessorial pay questions, and mechanical issues in partnership with drivers, customers, and maintenance teams
- Learn and promote company safety programs (daily safety messages, monthly briefings, quarterly trainings) and enforce DOT and company policies
- Support special projects to optimize fleet operations and identify continuous‑improvement opportunities
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications (required)
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field; OR High School Diploma/GED plus 1 year of related experience (management, transportation/logistics, business administration, account management) or equivalent military experience
- Willingness to work multiple shifts including nights/weekends when needed
- Willingness to travel to customer and account locations as required
- Willingness to regionally relocate depending on account assignment
- This position is not eligible for employment‑based sponsorship
Preferred qualifications
- Experience supervising or managing a team (drivers or operations staff)
- Strong problem‑solving, conflict‑resolution and decision‑making skills
- Ability to analyze operational data and recommend improvements
- Strong communication skills and ability to build productive relationships with drivers, vendors, and customers
- Comfortable in a fast‑changing environment and able to prioritize competing demands
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated pay: $87,640 per year (estimated)
- Eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes where applicable
- Benefits for full‑time employees may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid time off (vacation and sick), parental leave (maternity & parental policies noted), and paid holidays — subject to eligibility and plan terms
- Factors affecting starting pay include skills, education, experience, geography, and other candidate qualifications
Location & Employment Type
- Location: Camp Hill, PA
- Employment type: Full‑time (training role); Internship elements of the posting may apply depending on local program structure
- Onsite / regional work required; not a remote role
Process & Candidate Supports
Careertakes and our client are committed to inclusive hiring. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities; please notify the hiring team if you need assistance with the application or interview process. This role follows applicable US hiring laws for positions based in Pennsylvania.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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