Supply Chain and Logistics Management Trainee - Transportation

Penske Logistics; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is looking for a Logistics Trainee in Hinckley. In this role, you'll gain exposure to operations, improve service promises, and lead teams. A Bachelor's degree is required, alongside strong leadership and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary of $25 per hour with comprehensive benefits from day one. Ready to accelerate your career with us?

Benefits

Paid Time Off starting from Day 1

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

401(k) Plan eligibility after 90 days

Generous Associate Referral Program

Competitive wage and benefits plan

Qualifications

• Willingness to relocate based on business needs.
• Demonstrated leadership in school, community, or military.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Preferred internship or experience in customer-facing roles.
• Ability to learn and navigate various tech platforms.

Responsibilities

• Ensure associates are trained and understand their work's impact.
• Foster a safe work environment and comply with safety procedures.
• Work to meet and exceed customer goals daily.
• Resolve issues and monitor operations for compliance.
• Learn Kaizen methodology and implement Lean processes.

Skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Time management

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Data Science/Analytics

Job description

Supply Chain and Logistics Management Trainee – Transportation

Are you ready to move your career forward? As a Logistics Trainee, you will be a part of a winning team that inspires the next chapter of growth. You will discover opportunities to proactively improve our service promise to customers, while being exposed to processes, policies, and procedures and focusing together on shared objectives. At Penske you will be introduced to top‑tier technologies, collaborative teams, and ways to drive purposeful innovation and continuous improvement within our systems and operations. Things move fast at Penske. You’ll be on a fast track to furthering your leadership career, with advancement opportunities upon graduation from the program.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all associates are motivated, engaged, trained and competent and understand how their work relates to customers’ business objectives.
• Foster a safe work environment by complying with and administering established safety and operational procedures.
• Understand location‑specific customer goals & objectives and work to meet and exceed these expectations daily.
• Effectively resolve issues and monitor day‑to‑day operations for compliance using organizational and time‑management skills.
• Learn the Kaizen methodology and implement Lean processes.
• Evaluate and recommend changes in preferred work methods to increase productivity of dispatch operations.
• Properly plan work assignments to ensure effective use of fleet/equipment.
• Prepare to lead a small group of hourly associates in a dedicated contract carriage operation upon graduation from the program.

Qualifications

• Willingness to relocate based on business needs or upon completion of the Logistics Trainee program.
• Bachelor’s Degree required – in Business, Supply Chain, Data Science/Analytics or related field is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership through school, community, clubs/organizations, or the military.
• Authorized to work in the United States; no sponsorship for employment visas.
• Internship or related work experience in a customer‑facing role preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn and navigate various technology platforms.
• Committed to learning and growing; receptiveness to feedback and developing self‑awareness.
• High level of commitment to operations and job responsibilities.
• Results‑oriented, attention to detail and effective time‑management and organisational skills.
• Builds and develops positive working relationships within the department at all levels.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance essential.
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work required schedule, and work at the specific location required.

Benefits

Pay: $25.00 per hour with average annual of $55,000 (including OT)

Benefits include:

• Paid Time Off: Start earning from Day 1!
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance: Covered as soon as the 1st of the month after hire date.
• 401(k) Plan: Eligible after 90 days.
• Associate Referral Program: Start referring on Day 1, with generous payouts.
• Associate discounts and numerous growth opportunities.
• Competitive wage and benefits plan.

Physical Requirements

• Read, communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; understand instructions or guidelines.
• Stand, walk and sit; use hands to touch, handle and feel; occasionally lift or move up to 25 lbs./12 kg.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Location: 1319 West 130th Street, Hinckley, OH (US-OH-Hinckley).

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates are required to complete a Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening.

Contact us for more information; we'd love to talk to you about this opportunity!

Website: www.GoPenske.com/careers
Phone: [phone]