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 role in Lansing, MI is an entry-level management position in logistics and supply chain operations. You will be trained to support small-driver-count operations and non-traditional shifts (including nights and weekends) with a focus on safe, on-time freight movement and excellent customer service. Key activities include:

• Learn to assign loads, plan routes, and monitor freight movement to meet customer requirements and driver ETAs.
• Support DOT compliance and driver safety programs; learn to enforce company policies and safety procedures.
• Build professional relationships with drivers, outside carriers, customers, and internal teams to enable smooth operations.
• Assist with dispatching, driver counseling, incident/accident review, and resolution of operational exceptions.
• Participate in on-call rotations and travel to customer or account locations when required.

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Responsibilities

• Learn to manage day-to-day fleet operations, including load assignment, routing, and freight exception handling.
• Support inventory, asset, and equipment balancing across account pools and driver assignments.
• Assist with administrative tasks: payroll coordination, invoicing, P&L analysis, and operational reporting.
• Help maintain yard operations (inspections, basic repairs, coordinating maintenance) to ensure safe equipment.
• Support onboarding, orientation, and training of drivers and other personnel, including use of internal and third-party systems.
• Measure and report on key performance indicators; recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and profitability.

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Qualifications

Minimum

• High school diploma / GED (required). Currently enrolled or recently enrolled in a degree program (up to 2 years) OR Bachelor’s degree; able to work nights/weekends and travel as needed.
• Willingness to learn DOT regulations, safety protocols, and operational systems.
• This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred) with internship or relevant logistics/transportation experience.
• Prior exposure to fleet operations, dispatch, or supply chain functions.

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Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Good problem-solving and judgment skills; ability to analyze situations and make productive decisions.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and multi-shift operations.
• Basic financial literacy: able to assist with P&L review, budgeting, and performance reporting.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple administrative tasks accurately.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $46,100–$61,100 (starting). Actual starting pay may vary based on skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications.
• May be eligible for annual bonus/incentives per company policy.
• Benefits for eligible full-time employees may include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid time off (vacation & sick), six weeks paid maternity leave plus two weeks paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

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Additional Details

• Employment Type: Contractor / Full-Time / Internship (per the client’s classification).
• Location: Lansing, MI — on-site with possible travel to customer/account locations.
• Job Opening ID: 00636502
• This job description is meant to communicate primary responsibilities and qualifications. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.