Operations - Leadership Rotation Program

These elite multi-year programs are for future leaders looking to make a tangible impact, build relationships, and get exposure to CRST’s culture while building on necessary skills to continue to grow within CRST. If you have an entrepreneurial mindset, enjoy relationship-building, embrace change, and think innovatively, we want you to apply today!  

CRST’s Leadership Development Rotational Programs are a unique opportunity for high-potential, early-career professionals to develop essential leadership skills while learning end-to-end operations throughout our business. The programs offer opportunities to explore roles and experiences that give you direct exposure to and interaction with senior leaders across the business. They are designed for those ready to fast-track their career development. The programs also provide support for career growth and exploration through development opportunities, mentoring, networking, and a strong program community.  

Operations – this 2-3-year program (dependent on how quickly you progress) offers hands-on experience to prepare experts in operational leadership. You’ll gain experience in customer service, planning, fleet management, and pricing/design.  Here’s the best part: no transportation-specific experience is necessary!  Our experienced mentors will be your guide to learning the business and managing a P&L that is sized to give you exposure to our industry, processes, customers, and tools. It’s designed to continually grow the scope of work through increased responsibilities, including managing larger accounts, working with a varied customer base, and growing your experience in leading teams.   You can expect to evaluate KPIs, build a high-performing team of 15-20 drivers, and promote profitable growth. In this position, you will be able to advance quickly while receiving professional development and training. CRST has more than 100 locations across the country, providing learning and job opportunities in a variety of locations.   

Here’s what you can expect:   

• Apply analytical skills to evaluate business results 
• Continuously improve business processes to promote profitable growth  
• Develop your skills through various projects and assignments to quickly identify your functional strengths 
• Build industry competence while refining leadership skills 
• Develop lasting relationships with CRST mentors and leaders 
• Engagement in a program that invests in your future  
• Be considered for new assignments and opportunities geared toward agile, high-achieving, talented early-career employees (that could include relocation considerations) 

Upon completion of the program, you’ll be prepared to step into an operations leadership position responsible for a team and a minimum of $5 million in revenue. You will work closely with your mentor to ensure that post-program placement aligns both with your interests and business needs.   

Program Requirements: 

• We are looking for recent graduates with bachelor’s or master’s degrees in Business Management, Business Analyst, supply chain management, procurement, logistics, operations management, and other related fields. 
• Minimum GPA: 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.  
• Individuals who demonstrate tenacity, and perseverance, and are eager to take on complex challenges while accelerating their careers.  
• Natural leaders who build relationships with trust and transparency.  
• With each milestone achieved program participants will have opportunities to progress. This may require participants to relocate. Relocation opportunities come with growth and a bigger scope of responsibilities.   

For this position, CRST does not currently, nor in the future, provide sponsorship for employment visa status.