Operations Management Trainee

About the Role

The Operations Management Trainee program at XPO is a 12-month rotational training program designed for candidates with limited or no prior LTL or transportation operations experience. Upon successful completion, trainees will be promoted to Freight Operations Supervisors within their assigned region.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in a 12-month Management Training operations rotational program, with assignments lasting 1-5 weeks each across major functions including field operations, linehaul, maintenance, and support.
• Learn and perform foundational job functions, skills, and responsibilities of each rotational assignment.
• Complete dedicated leadership training at key points to prepare for leadership.
• 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.
• Develop and deliver a Capstone project and presentation at the conclusion of the program.
• Demonstrate readiness for frontline leadership.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Expect long, active days primarily on the dock, working alongside frontline teams in a physically and operationally demanding environment.
• Participate in the internal Commercial Driver's License (CDL) school and forklift certification during the program.
• Successfully complete all field rotation assignments with a strong foundational understanding of each functional area.
• Obtain all required certifications, including CDL and forklift certification.
• Program start date is 1/11/2027.
• Annual Salary: $63,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent military experience.
• Minimum 2.5 GPA.
• High level of stamina, adaptability, and grit.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Willing to relocate within region upon successful completion of the program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
• Demonstrated leadership experience through internships, academic projects, athletics, or work experience.
• Experience working on a dock or similar field operations environment.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.