Operations Leadership Trainee

Webstaurantstore

Baytown (TX)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

45 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

PTO

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

401(k) matching

Bonus Opportunities

Wellness Incentives

Job summary

WebstaurantStore in Baytown, TX is seeking an Operations Leadership Trainee to gain hands-on exposure across inbound to outbound operations. The role aims to develop candidates for a future managerial position in our Baytown Distribution Center, guiding daily inputs, movements, processes and outputs to boost quality, inventory accuracy and service.

You will lead teams, communicate expectations, and help drive continuous improvement while adapting to growth and tight deadlines.

Qualifications

2-5 years in a proven supervisory or management role.
Associate degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

Directly manage up to 20 Associates.
Develop practical solutions to problems without sacrificing quality.
Meet department’s daily, weekly, and monthly goals of the distribution center.
Coach, train, and develop employees on best practices.
Communicate clearly with teams regarding performance and policies.
Analyze opportunities for growth, cost-cutting, and efficiency improvements.
Continually improve productivity targets and processes.
Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fast-paced work

Problem solving

Communication skills

Leadership ability

Flexibility

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Job Summary

The Operations Leadership Trainee position is designed for intermediate level candidates who are interested in continuing a management career in the field of operations and supply chain management. The Operations Leadership Trainee 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, Quality Assurance and Returns. In each area, 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 assume a managerial role in our Baytown, TX Distribution Center upon successfully completing the training period. In your management 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 various teams regarding employee performance, company policies and procedures. An essential function of the manager is to motivate employees to keep pace with our explosive growth while maintaining challenging deadlines.

Job Summary

Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Directly manage up to 20 Associates
Develop practical solutions to problems without sacrificing quality
Meet department’s daily, weekly, and monthly goals of the distribution center
Achieve high performance standards while coaching, training, and developing employees on best practices of our business
The ability to work in a fast-paced environment which is always adapting to better serve our customers
Analyze opportunities for growth, cutting costs, reducing damages, and improving efficiencies
Continually improving productivity targets and process improvements
Other duties as assigned.

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.

Experience

2-5 years in a proven supervisory or management role

Education

Associate degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Traits & Skills

Ability to work in a fast –paced and deadline driven environment
Exhibit critical thinking and problem solving
Strong written and oral communication skills
Passion for supply chain management and constant process improvement
Demonstrate maturity, responsibility, and leadership ability
Flexibility to work off shifts if assigned

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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, and 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.

Company Overview

The foodservice professional’s premier source for restaurant equipment, supplies, and knowledge online. Our purpose is to empower and equip people to run their businesses more profitably and efficiently.

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