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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Role Overview

This Manager Trainee role trains entry-level candidates to manage small driver counts and non-traditional shifts while learning fleet operations, routing, and DOT compliance. The position focuses on hands-on logistics and supply chain fundamentals, driver and carrier relationships, safety, and basic operational administration. You will be employed by a confidential client in the Logistics & Warehouse industry.

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What You’ll Do

• Learn to assign loads, plan routes, and monitor freight movement to deliver safe, on-time service
• Support load assignment and manage driver ETAs, freight exceptions, and routing changes
• Build and maintain professional relationships with drivers and outside carriers; assist with new carrier setup
• Train and onboard drivers and support staff; assist with internal and customer systems
• Learn to manage inventory, account assets, and driver/vehicle assignments to balance equipment in the market
• Perform administrative tasks including payroll support, invoicing, P&L analysis, and operational reporting
• Support yard management: inspect equipment, coordinate repairs and preventive maintenance with maintenance teams
• Assist with safety programs and DOT compliance activities: daily safety messages, briefings, training, and policy enforcement
• Fill in for absent personnel and contribute to continuous improvement projects to optimize fleet profitability and performance
• Liaise with customers, drivers, and company personnel to resolve service, mechanical, and accessorial pay issues

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Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field OR High School Diploma/GED with 1 year of related experience (management, transportation/logistics, business administration, account management), or equivalent military experience
• Ability to work multiple shifts including nights and weekends when required
• Willingness to travel to account, customer, and company events and to regionally relocate depending on account assignment

Preferred

• Experience managing a team or supervising staff
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to analyze data and present operational or financial reports
• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to build and maintain vendor, driver, and customer relationships
• Comfortable adapting to changing environments and handling operational conflicts constructively

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Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $51,719.85 (reported compensation for this role). Factors that may affect starting pay include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications.
• May be eligible for annual bonus and incentive programs tied to profitability or 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, paid parental leave, and paid holidays. Specific benefits and eligibility will be provided by our confidential client.

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Work Location & Schedule

• Location: Saint Bernard, OH
• Employment type: Full-time; internship opportunities may be part of the program depending on assignment
• Schedule: May include non-traditional shifts (nights and weekends); regional travel and relocation may be required by account assignment

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Additional Details

• This role is intended as an entry-level management development position within the Logistics & Warehouse industry. Training will include DOT compliance and best practices for safe freight movement.
• The confidential client does not sponsor employment-based visas for this position.
• Reasonable accommodations are available during the hiring process for candidates with disabilities; inform Careertakes if you need assistance.

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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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