Field Management Trainee
Job Summary:
The objective of Con-way Freight’s Management Trainee Program is to recruit and develop highly qualified individuals so that they are prepared to take on future positions of increasing responsibility within the organization. As a Field Management Trainee at Con-way Freight, you will begin your career by participating in 12 weeks of paid training. You will be assigned to a variety of different shifts to learn Con-way’s operational processes. As a Field Management Trainee, you will report to the local service center manager on a daily basis and correspond weekly with your assigned Region Manager. On any given shift, you will take instructions from an assigned trainer / Freight Operations Supervisor.
Job Requirements:
- Take initiative to learn Con-way’s operation through reading material, observation and hands-on experience
- Work a variety of different shifts during training
- Work well with other Con-way employees
- Communicate properly with your trainers, facilitator and Region Manager regarding your training assignments.
- Complete assignments on-time.
- Meet weekly goals and objectives
Qualifications:
- BS/BA degree (equivalent military or other experience may substitute)
- Transportation/Distribution/Logistics degree programs preferred
- Willing to relocate for future opportunities
- Aptitude for front line supervisory positions and operations management
- Takes responsibility for decisions and actions
- Demonstrates the ability to lead and motivate others
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to organize and present information
- Time management skills
- General keyboard skills
- Strong work ethic/stable work history
- Industry experience is a plus
- Familiarity with Microsoft products/general knowledge of internet
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