1st Shift Leadership Trainee - Dayton , Nevada

WebstaurantStore Food Service Equipment and Supply Company; Dayton, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WebstaurantStore is seeking a 1st Shift Leadership Trainee in Dayton, NV to join our growing distribution center. The 14-week rotational program builds leadership skills across inbound to outbound operations, including receiving, picking, packing, inventory control, and returns.

Upon completion, opportunities for advancement with the leadership team are available. We value candidates with leadership potential, a strong work ethic, and the ability to communicate clearly with teams.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of leadership experience with 15+ employees preferred.
• Experience in a distribution environment is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop practical solutions to problems without sacrificing quality.
• Meet daily, weekly, and monthly distribution center goals.
• Coach and train employees on best practices.
• Analyze growth opportunities, cut costs, and improve efficiencies.
• Lead teams to fulfill potential and improve productivity.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

No degree required

Tools

MS Office

Job description

# 1st Shift Leadership Trainee## Dayton, NV $75,000 - $80,000## Job Description## Job Summary1st ShiftWebstaurantStore 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.We only accept W-2 candidates, H-1B sponsorship is not available.## 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 potentialWORK ENVIRONMENTWhile 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.### Physical Requirements* Work is performed while standing and/or walking, up to and including 12 hours/day.* Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.* Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.* Requires regular bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.* Requires the ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 75lbs.## Qualifications### Experience* 1-2 years of leadership experience working with a team of more than 15 employees preferred* Experience working in a distribution environment preferred, but not required.### EducationThis role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.### Desired Traits & SkillsWE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO:* Have the initiative to work with minimal instruction and direction* Self-starter. Motivated and determined to achieve specific goals* Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).* Ability to work in a fast–paced and deadline-driven environment* Exhibit analytical thinking and problem-solving* Ability to quickly adapt as business needs change; ability to address difficult situations with diplomacy and emotional intelligence.* Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to explain technical and complex concepts concisely and straightforwardly to ensure ease of understanding.* Passion for supply chain management and constant process improvement* Demonstrate maturity, responsibility, and leadership ability* Work a full shift, which typically ranges from 8 to 10 hours.* Follow all codes of conduct, safety parameters, productivity, and quality standards, as well as attendance policies.* Business proficiency requires the ability to read, write, and communicate in English.