Operations Leadership Trainee

Webstaurantstore

Baytown (TX)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 68,000

Full time

11 hours ago

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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 processes and learn end-to-end distribution center operations.

You will directly supervise up to 20 associates, develop practical solutions, and help drive improvements in quality, inventory accuracy, and on-time service while preparing for a future managerial role.

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 environment and meet deadlines.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Passion for supply chain management and process improvement.
Leadership ability and adaptability to shift changes.

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

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Team management

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

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

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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