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 entry-level Manager Trainee role trains you to manage small driver rosters and non-traditional shifts (including nights and weekends) while ensuring safe, compliant, and on-time freight movement for a Confidential Client in Pleasant Prairie, WI.

• Learn to assign loads, plan routes, and monitor freight movement to meet customer requirements and driver ETAs.
• Support DOT and company compliance for drivers and equipment; participate in safety briefings and training.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with drivers, third‑party carriers, and customers to minimize turnover and maintain service levels.
• Assist with driver scheduling, payroll issues, yard checks/inspections, minor equipment repairs coordination, and preventative maintenance scheduling.
• Help create and present customer-specific reporting and financial analysis; track key performance indicators and recommend process improvements.
• Provide coverage for absent personnel and support special projects to optimize fleet productivity and profitability.
• Learn administrative tasks including filing, accident reviews, invoicing, and basic P&L review.

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Qualifications

Minimum requirements (applicants must meet one of the following):

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field; OR
• High school diploma/GED plus 1 year of experience in management, transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, or equivalent military experience.

Required:

• Willingness to work across multiple shifts (including nights/weekends) and travel to account/customer locations as needed.
• Ability to relocate regionally depending on account assignment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to establish professional relationships with drivers, customers, and vendors.
• Attention to safety, DOT compliance, and operational detail.

Preferred:

• Prior people-management or team leadership experience.
• Experience with fleet operations, route planning, inventory/asset balancing, or basic financial analysis.
• Problem-solving mindset and adaptability to changing operational requirements.

This role is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated pay: $75,730 per year (estimated) — actual starting pay may vary based on skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications.
• May be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability/volume.
• Benefits for eligible full-time employees typically include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, paid time off (including maternity/parental leave), and paid holidays.

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Additional Details

• Job type: Full‑time
• Industry: Logistics & Warehouse
• Location: Pleasant Prairie, WI (on-site; regional travel as required)
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Applicants who need accommodation in the application process may request it.

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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.