1st Shift Leadership Trainee

Clark Associates; Dayton (NV); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Webstaurantstore in Dayton, NV is seeking dedicated candidates for a 14-week rotational leadership program in operations and supply chain management.

You will rotate through inbound to outbound functions, gaining hands-on knowledge and the opportunity to advance into a leadership role within the distribution center.

Upon successful completion, candidates may move into a leadership position with the site leadership team, focusing on quality, accuracy and service.

Qualifications

• Leadership qualities and a drive to develop in operations and supply chain management.
• Interest in pursuing a leadership career within a distribution center environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop practical solutions to problems without sacrificing quality
• Meet the department’s daily, weekly, and monthly goals of the distribution center
• Achieve high performance standards while coaching and training employees on the best practices of our business
• Analyze opportunities for growth, cutting costs, reducing damages, and improving efficiencies
• Continually improve productivity targets and process improvements
• Lead employees to fulfil their potential

Job description

Job Summary

1st Shift

WebstaurantStore is seeking dedicated and hardworking candidates with leadership qualities to join our growing company. The leaders and managers within the Distribution Center play a crucial role in developing our business and meeting the purchasing needs of foodservice professionals worldwide.

Our rotational program is designed for candidates interested in pursuing a leadership career in operations and supply chain management. Our 14-week program will teach you about each area of our supply chain, as well as provide a functional and practical knowledge of The Webstaurantstore’s goals and initiatives. During the program, you will have the opportunity to experience each segment in our day-to-day operations from inbound to outbound. Some of these areas may include, but are not limited to, receiving, picking, packing, consolidating, shipping, inventory control, and returns. In each area of training, you will be challenged to develop new ideas and tools to not only support the growth of our business but also ensure that the best service is being delivered to our customers. The goal of this position is to prepare you for a leadership role in our Dayton, Nevada warehouse location.

Upon successful completion of the program you will have the opportunity for a possible leadership position with The Webstaurantstore’s leadership team. In this leadership role you will be held accountable for the day-to-day decisions regarding the input, movement, process, and output of operations to ensure increased quality, inventory accuracy and service. This position is responsible for providing clear and frequent communication to all teams on the distribution center's productivity, company policies and procedures. An essential function of the leadership is to motivate employees to keep pace with our explosive growth while maintaining challenging deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop practical solutions to problems without sacrificing quality
• Meet the department’s daily, weekly, and monthly goals of the distribution center
• Achieve high performance standards while coaching and training employees on the best practices of our business
• Analyze opportunities for growth, cutting costs, reducing damages, and improving efficiencies
• Continually improve productivity targets and process improvements
• Lead employees to fulfil their potential

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. Occasional activities may involve exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, as well as exposure to dust, fumes, and gases. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The passage of employees through the work area is average and normal.