What youll need to succeed as a Operations Management Trainee at XPO
Minimum qualifications:
Preferred qualifications:
About the Operations Management Trainee job
Pay, benefits and more:
What youll do on a typical day:
Expect long, active days primarily on the dock, working alongside frontline teams in a physically and operationally demanding environment.
Participate in a 12-month Management Training operations rotational program, with assignments lasting 1 - 5 weeks each across all major functions including field operations, linehaul, maintenance, and support functions
Participate in the internal Commercial Drivers License (CDL) school and forklift certification during the program
Learn and perform the foundational job functions, skills and responsibilities of each rotational assignment
Complete dedicated leadership training at key points to prepare you for leadership on the dock during and post-program
Work alongside freight operations supervisors, dockworkers and field leaders to gain hands-on operational experience
Communicate consistently with the program manager, reporting manager and mentor
Meet weekly goals, learning objectives and performance milestones
Take initiative to learn XPO operations through online resources, observation, and hands-on experience
Operations Management Trainees are required to:
Program start date is July 6, 2026. Upon successful completion of the program, Operations Management Trainees will be promoted to Freight Operations Supervisors at a location within their assigned region
Annual Salary: $63,000 Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set. This is an incentive-based position, which may include bonuses, incentive or commission plans.
About XPO
XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you're looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.
The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.
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XPO Logistics is one of the largest transportation and logistics companies in the world, with a mission to help our customers operate in the most efficient ways possible. We do this by providing cutting-edge supply chain solutions to over 50,000 companies, including many of the world's most successful brands.
At XPO, we’re committed to helping motivated team players build their careers in many different settings: transportation hubs, distribution centers, offices, technology labs and virtual spaces. We're growing worldwide and looking for talented individuals at all experience levels. We do work that is important, meaningful and satisfying. That equals a supportive workplace with amazing colleagues, and an opportunity to realize your full potential.
Join us and do your best work in a positive environment with team support, competitive pay and personalized development.