Distribution Manager Trainee

Menards; Plain City (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Menards is seeking a Manager Trainee in Plain City, Ohio to learn about department functions and assist in the Distribution Center’s success. This three-month training program focuses on leadership and coaching skills to prepare for an Assistant Department Manager role.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and be ready to relocate for promotions. Responsibilities include managing team members, ensuring efficient product flow, and maintaining safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field such as Business, Operations Management, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management preferred.
• Articulate—clear, accurate, and effective in writing and verbal communication.
• Interpersonal skills—ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead team members in your area.
• Ensure that all product is received and shipped in the most efficient way.
• Ensure all safety policies are followed by Team Members.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field

Job description

Position Summary

As a Manager Trainee, you will work closely with Department Management to learn about each department’s functions and how they interact to assist in the Distribution Center’s success. This three‑month training program will prepare you to focus on and specialize in one department to refine your leadership and coaching skills to assist others in succeeding. The Manager Trainee position is a training opportunity to become an Assistant Department Manager and eventually a Department Manager.

Company Description

Menards, based out of Eau Claire, WI, is a privately owned company and leader in the home improvement retail industry. Stores depend on the Distribution Centers to receive the majority of their product to make sales. We currently operate 11 Distribution Centers: Eau Claire, WI; Plano, IL; Shelby, IA; Holiday City, OH; Terre Haute, IN; Iron Ridge, WI; Valley, NE; Bismarck, ND; Sullivan, MO; Saginaw, MI; Lawrence, KS. Because we promote from within, we are looking for career‑oriented team players seeking a rewarding and challenging career with exceptional advancement opportunities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage and lead team members in your area
• Ensure that all product is received and shipped in the most efficient way
• Keep all work areas in good repair, orderly, clean, and safe
• Use resources and equipment efficiently and to capacity to fill orders
• Ensure all safety policies are followed by Team Members and all training is up to date
• Keep all safety training and maintenance well documented
• Maintain open communication with all Team Members regarding safety issues
• Work with supervisors and managers in your area to accomplish goals
• Come up with innovative ideas to improve current processes

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field such as Business, Operations Management, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management preferred or equivalent management experience
• Availability and willingness to relocate to one of our other sites for promotions
• Articulate—clear, accurate, and effective in writing and verbal communication
• Interpersonal skills—ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Effective analytical skills—successful at developing and implementing action plans
• Innovative with leadership abilities—self‑motivated and goal oriented
• Organizational skills—capable of multitasking, achieving, and delegating
• Sound decision‑making skills—successful at developing and implementing action plans