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.

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What You’ll Do

This Manager Trainee position with a Confidential Client in the Logistics & Warehouse industry is an entry-level management development role focused on learn-by-doing leadership of fleet and driver operations.

• Learn to manage a small driver count and/or non-traditional shifts (including nights and weekends) to ensure safe, timely freight movement.
• Support load assignment, routing, and freight monitoring to meet customer requirements and on-time delivery expectations.
• Train with emphasis on DOT compliance and maintain driver and company regulatory adherence.
• Build and maintain positive professional relationships with drivers and outside carriers; assist with carrier setup and retention efforts.
• Assist with personnel management tasks: driver orientation/training, counseling, payroll support, and documentation.
• Support operational and financial reporting: KPI tracking, P&L analysis, invoicing, and customer-specific reporting.
• Help manage yard operations: inspect equipment, coordinate routine maintenance, and ensure safety-related mechanical issues are addressed.
• Participate in resolving service, routing, mechanical, or accessorial pay issues with drivers, customers, and internal teams (including on-call as needed).
• Contribute to the company safety culture: daily safety messages, monthly briefings, quarterly training, and enforcement of safety/DOT policies.
• Support special projects and fill in for absent personnel to optimize fleet operations and profitability.

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Qualifications

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field OR High School Diploma/GED plus 1 year related experience (management, logistics, account management), or equivalent military experience.
• Willingness to travel to customer/account locations when needed.
• Ability to work multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends.
• Willingness to regionally relocate depending on account assignment.
• This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience managing or supervising a team.
• Strong problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing operational environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills with clients, vendors, and peers.
• Clear communication skills across verbal, written, and digital channels.
• Experience or interest in DOT compliance and safety-focused operations.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated salary: $66,641 per year (estimated).
• This role may be eligible for annual bonus and incentive programs based on profitability or volumes, subject to plan terms.
• Benefits for full-time positions (subject to eligibility): medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid time off (vacation/sick), six weeks paid maternity leave + two weeks paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

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Additional Details

• Employment type: Full-time / Contractor / Internship (role may be listed under one or more of these types).
• Industry: Logistics & Warehouse.
• Job Opening ID (client ref): 00638791 — Manager Trainee (Open).
• Core location: East Dublin, GA — on-site responsibilities with possible regional relocation depending on account assignment.

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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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