Operations Leadership Trainee

WebstaurantStore

Baytown (TX)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

PTO

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability

401(k) matching

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Incentives

Company Discounts

AT&T & Verizon Discount

Bonus Opportunities

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

WebstaurantStore in Baytown, TX is seeking an Operations Leadership Trainee to rotate through inbound to outbound distribution operations and prepare for a future managerial role within our Baytown Distribution Center.

The role emphasizes supervising teams, driving process improvements, coaching staff, and meeting daily, weekly, and monthly goals in a fast-paced environment to support our growth and deliver exceptional service to customers.

Qualifications

2-5 years in a proven supervisory or management role.
Experience in operations and supply chain preferred.
Ability to motivate and lead teams.

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
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.

Skills

Supervisory Experience

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Fast-paced Environment

Adaptability

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.

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
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

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 of this job. 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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