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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Overview

This Manager Trainee (Summer 2027) role with our confidential client in Van Buren, OH is an entry-level management training position in Supply Chain / Logistics. You will be trained to manage small driver counts and non-traditional shifts, support safe and timely freight movement, ensure DOT compliance, and build strong relationships with drivers, carriers, customers, and operations teams.

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What You’ll Do

• Learn to manage driver schedules, non-traditional shifts (nights/weekends), and small fleet operations.
• Support load assignment, routing, monitoring and on-time delivery for customer accounts.
• Train and orient drivers and other personnel on internal and customer systems.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with drivers and outside carriers to reduce turnover and improve productivity.
• Assist with administrative tasks including payroll, invoicing, P&L review, and operational reporting.
• Participate in yard management and coordinate preventative maintenance and safety-related repairs.
• Support incident reviews, driver counseling, and ensure adherence to DOT and company safety regulations.
• Cover for absent personnel and contribute to special projects to improve operations and profitability.
• Travel to account or customer locations as required and be available for on-call situations when assigned.

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Qualifications

Minimum

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

Preferred

• Prior experience supervising or managing a team.
• Strong conflict resolution and decision-making skills.
• Analytical ability to review KPIs, P&L, and operational data.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
• Ability to adapt to changing operational environments and resolve process or organizational problems.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $51,719.85 per year (as provided by our confidential client). Factors that may affect starting pay include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications.
• This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes, per company plans.
• 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, and paid holidays — subject to eligibility.

Note: This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

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Working Environment & Compliance

• This role supports DOT compliance and a safety-first culture (daily safety messages, regular briefings and driver training).
• The role requires coordination across drivers, maintenance, customers, and internal teams to maintain safe, compliant, and efficient operations.

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Why Join This Opportunity

• Structured management training with hands-on experience in fleet and account operations.
• Gain experience across operational, administrative, and customer-facing responsibilities — strong foundation for supply chain leadership roles.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees.

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Confidential Client Statement

Our confidential client is committed to equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation. Candidates needing accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact Careertakes.

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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.