Career Development Program - Operations Leader Trainee

WCM White Cap Management LLC; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Generous time off

Job summary

White Cap is hiring an Operations Leader Trainee in Michigan. You will enter a 12-18 month Career Development Program with on-the-job training in warehouse operations, customer service, and management.

You’ll rotate through branch segments and work with a Regional Advocate and mentors to build your future as an operations leader. You’ll participate in a structured learning curriculum, develop leadership skills, and deliver a capstone project to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Willing to relocate upon completing the program.
• Available to start the program between March and June.
• Energetic, professional, and goal-oriented attitude.
• Experience leading or building a team is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in rotational assignments across branch operations with on-the-job training.
• Learn business systems, processes, and company culture through a tailored curriculum.
• Engage in leadership development sessions and operations training.
• Present a capstone project to White Cap leadership.

Skills

Relocation willingness

Leadership potential

Operations focus

Communication skills

Team leadership

Job description

A position at White Cap isn’t your ordinary job. You’ll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities. The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment. White Cap is hiring immediately for an Operations Leader Trainee! Do you want a part in helping to Build America? As the leading North American distributor for professional contractors, the White Cap family of brands supplies of our nation’s largest construction projects, including stadiums, roads, bridges, highways, residential housing and more.

We’re hiring immediately for an Operations Leader Trainee! As an Operations Leader Trainee in White Cap’s Career Development Program, you will have the opportunity to engage in on‑the‑job training, job shadowing, leadership development, and partner with your manager to develop the skills and knowledge that will accelerate your career through a 12-18 month training program. Throughout the program, you'll learn everything from the warehouse, where it all begins, to customer service, management, and beyond.

Why a career with White Cap?

• Comprehensive wellness and financial benefits: White Cap offers excellent benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and more!
• Relax and recharge: We offer a generous time off package, including paid maternity, parental leave, sick time, and vacation time.
• Stability: Since 2020, White Cap has doubled in size and continues to grow.
• Unlimited career potential: White Cap is a stable and growing company offering unlimited career potential.
• Love where you work: White Cap has been certified as a Great Place to Work.
• Inclusive culture: Work in a place that values and celebrates who you are.

An Operations Leader Trainee at White Cap… Experiences rotational assignments in various segments of the branch business with on‑the‑job training to learn business systems and processes, as well as company culture. Receives an inclusive career experience with dedicated resources to ensure a successful long‑term career path at White Cap. Participates in a tailored learning curriculum with leadership development sessions, operations training, and systems training focused on developing future operations leaders for opportunities that best match your interests, skills and abilities. Benefits from a robust support system; each Operations Leader Trainee will be assigned a Regional Advocate, Mentor, and additional process coaches to ensure you receive the best training White Cap has to offer. Has exposure to Senior Leadership at White Cap throughout the program. Presents a capstone project to White Cap leadership, creating exposure for you across the company.

Preferred Qualifications

• Willing to relocate upon completing the program.
• Able to start the program between March and June.
• Driven to succeed with an energetic, professional, and goal‑oriented attitude.
• Strong operations focus, including having the ability to partner with customers to develop value‑added solutions and experience leading or building a team.
• Strong communication skills and experience conversing with team members and customers.

If you’re looking to play a role in building America, consider one of our open opportunities. We can’t wait to meet you.

White Cap and its affiliates serve as a one‑stop shop, providing concrete accessories and chemicals, tools and equipment, building materials and fasteners, erosion and waterproofing products, and safety products to professional contractors by meeting their distinct and customized supply needs in non‑residential, infrastructure, and residential end markets. White Cap operates approximately 500 branches across North America with more than 11,000 employees supporting approximately 200,000 customers.

For more information about White Cap, visit about.whitecap.com.