Management Training Program, Operations Supervisor

Job Description

When joining our Management Training Program, you will be hired as an Operations Supervisor. During this 20‑week program, you will be trained on every aspect of our company and industry from a service center perspective. You will work at one of our 240 nationwide Service Centers. Willingness to relocate is key.

The training focuses on learning the role of front‑line operational supervisors and gaining new insight into safety, maintenance, and transportation procedures. You will observe supervisors during operational shifts (inbound, outbound, city, and DC) at an ABF Freight Service Center. You will also have a glimpse into Sales by accompanying Account Managers on client presentations to learn how to proactively manage Arc Best accounts.

After training, you will be placed in one of our more than 240 facilities across the continental United States as an Operations Supervisor.

• Plan, supervise, and control available resources to ensure timely, damage‑free, and safe loading/unloading of freight on assigned shifts.
• Maintain appropriate load plan and ensure proper load balance for safe vehicle operation.
• Assign job tasks to workers according to unloading and loading schedules.
• Coordinate work assignments and monitor performances.
• Provide training, performance feedback, and disciplinary recommendations as needed.
• Provide a clean, safe working environment for all personnel and visiting customers.
• Foster safe handling, loading, unloading, and storage of hazardous materials.
• Maintain a positive attitude in a highly intense environment.
• Work in a team setting to accomplish department goals.
• Support our values‑driven culture focused on creativity, integrity, collaboration, growth, excellence, and wellness.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field (preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (required).
• General knowledge of freight, imports, exports, and proper freight handling techniques (preferred).
• Must be willing to relocate (required).

• Active Learning
• Customer Focus
• Effective Communications
• Problem Solving
• Solutions and Services

• Schedule may vary depending on Service Center location.

• This is a salary position paid biweekly.

ABF Freight®, a division of Arc Best®, is one of the nation’s largest and most trusted less‑than‑truckload carriers. With over a century of experience, 240 service centers spanning North America, and an unwavering commitment to quality, safety, and customer service, ABF delivers best‑in‑class LTL transportation for companies of all sizes and industries.