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Position Summary:
Take charge. Think fast. Move forward. As a Sales and Operations Management Trainee in our fast-paced environment, you will use your hard-earned degree to run a business and quickly solve problems for our customers – who will depend on you to achieve success.
Need to be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekend hours.
Penske will introduce you to our sales processes, leading-edge technology and winning company culture through ongoing training and mentoring to help cultivate the skills and expertise you need to succeed in all aspects of our business: sales, operations, finance, customer service, technology and more. You’ll collaborate with a high-energy, driven team as you build a solid foundation in sales and operations. You’ll enjoy flexible schedules, excellent benefits, associate incentives and discount programs. You’ll be on the fast track to furthering your management career, with advancement opportunities at hundreds of our locations nationwide.
Major Responsibilities:
- Develop consumer and commercial customer solutions to local and national accounts - including many of the Fortune 500.
- Manage our large inventory of world class and nationally recognized vehicles, balancing fleet productivity, profitability and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced and dynamic workspace
- Generate new business leads as well as foster existing customer relationships
- Ensure complete customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferred concentration in Business or Marketing
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Internship or related work experience in a customer facing role preferred
- Results oriented, attention to detail and good time management skills
- A valid driver’s license is required, as is the ability and willingness to drive our Penske vehicles, including a 26’ box truck.
- Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
- As this position requires driving Penske and customer vehicles, it is regulated by the DOT and requires a current driver qualification file to be maintained as required by the role. The driver qualification file includes: an annual motor vehicle records (MVR) check, a successfully completed DOT Physical, and Safety Performance History records request from prior employers in the last 3 years. Additionally, CDL holders will have a DOT Drug Screening within 30 days of start and subject to a FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
- Willingness to travel as necessary within the district (customers yards, close geographical area and training sites), work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.
This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated as safety sensitive by the company, and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required. Associates must have the ability to accept responsibility for their own safety, as well as the safety of others.
Physical Requirements:
- The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
- While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions
Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more.
Job Category: Management Trainee
Job Family: Operations
Address: 10801 Goodnight Lane
Primary Location: US-TX-Dallas
Employer: Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.
Position Summary:
Take charge. Think fast. Move forward. As a Sales and Operations Management Trainee in our fast-paced environment, you will use your hard-earned degree to run a business and quickly solve problems for our customers – who will depend on you to achieve success.
Need to be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekend hours.
Penske will introduce you to our sales processes, leading-edge technology and winning company culture through ongoing training and mentoring to help cultivate the skills and expertise you need to succeed in all aspects of our business: sales, operations, finance, customer service, technology and more. You’ll collaborate with a high-energy, driven team as you build a solid foundation in sales and operations. You’ll enjoy flexible schedules, excellent benefits, associate incentives and discount programs. You’ll be on the fast track to furthering your management career, with advancement opportunities at hundreds of our locations nationwide.
Major Responsibilities:
- Develop consumer and commercial customer solutions to local and national accounts - including many of the Fortune 500.
- Manage our large inventory of world class and nationally recognized vehicles, balancing fleet productivity, profitability and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced and dynamic workspace
- Generate new business leads as well as foster existing customer relationships
- Ensure complete customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferred concentration in Business or Marketing
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Internship or related work experience in a customer facing role preferred
- Results oriented, attention to detail and good time management skills
- A valid driver’s license is required, as is the ability and willingness to drive our Penske vehicles, including a 26’ box truck.
- Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
- As this position requires driving Penske and customer vehicles, it is regulated by the DOT and requires a current driver qualification file to be maintained as required by the role. The driver qualification file includes: an annual motor vehicle records (MVR) check, a successfully completed DOT Physical, and Safety Performance History records request from prior employers in the last 3 years. Additionally, CDL holders will have a DOT Drug Screening within 30 days of start and subject to a FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
- Willingness to travel as necessary within the district (customers yards, close geographical area and training sites), work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.
This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated as safety sensitive by the company, and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required. Associates must have the ability to accept responsibility for their own safety, as well as the safety of others.
Physical Requirements:
- The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
- While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions
Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more.
Job Category: Management Trainee
Job Family: Operations
Address: 10801 Goodnight Lane
Primary Location: US-TX-Dallas
Employer: Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.
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Who's Hiring
- Penske Truck Leasing57
- Ryder System20
- Perdue12
- POOLCORP12
- XPO9
Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in operations management trainee jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in business, operations, supply chain, or a related field
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience with inventory management systems or ERP software
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
- Ability to work across rotating schedules or shifts in a production or distribution environment
Tips for Your Operations Management Trainee Job Search
Quantify your process improvement results
Hiring managers for operations trainee roles want proof you've reduced waste, cut cycle time, or improved throughput. Pull specific outcomes from internships, class projects, or part-time work and lead with numbers, even if the scope was small.
Target rotational programs with defined tracks
Many companies structure operations trainee roles as formal rotational programs with set timelines and promotion criteria. Filter your search for listings that name the rotation schedule or end-state title so you can evaluate real career trajectory before applying.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists operations management trainee openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight cross-functional project exposure
Operations trainees are expected to work across procurement, logistics, and floor supervision from day one. Your resume should show at least one example where you coordinated with multiple departments or functions, not just executed tasks within a single team.
Prepare walkthroughs of a real operational problem
Interviewers in operations management trainee rounds frequently ask you to diagnose a bottleneck or redesign a workflow on the spot. Practice talking through a real situation using a structured problem-solving method like DMAIC or the five whys before your first round.
Negotiate your rotation preferences upfront
Once you receive an offer for a rotational trainee program, ask which functional areas are available and whether you can state preferences before placements are assigned. Many programs allow input early but close that window once onboarding begins.
Operations Management Trainee Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most operations management trainees?
The most active employers for operations management trainees right now are Penske Truck Leasing, Ryder System, and Perdue, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Roles are concentrated in manufacturing, distribution, and retail operations.
How many operations management trainee jobs are remote?
About 0% of operations management trainee openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than most business roles because the work is often tied to physical facilities. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are program coordination, process documentation, and data reporting rather than floor supervision or distribution management.
How do you become an operations management trainee?
Most candidates earn a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or industrial engineering, then gain hands-on exposure through internships or part-time roles in warehouses, retail, or production environments. From there, you apply directly to formal trainee or rotational programs, which typically combine structured learning with on-the-job assignments across multiple departments before placing you in a full operations role.
Can you get hired as an operations management trainee with little experience?
Yes, many operations management trainee programs are designed specifically for candidates with limited professional experience. Employers in this space prioritize demonstrated problem-solving ability, comfort working in fast-paced physical environments, and any exposure to process or workflow improvement, even from academic projects, campus organizations, or entry-level warehouse and retail work.
What does the operations management trainee interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone screen focused on your background and interest in operations, followed by one or two rounds of behavioral interviews where you walk through past situations using structured examples. Later rounds often include a case study or operational scenario where you diagnose a process problem and present a recommended fix, sometimes to a panel of managers from different departments.
Where can I find and apply to operations management trainee jobs?
You can find and apply to operations management trainee jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing.
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