Operations Leadership Trainee

Webstaurantstore; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

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

Job summary

WebstaurantStore is seeking an Operations Leadership Trainee in Baytown, TX to rotate through inbound to outbound segments of our distribution center. The role aims to prepare you for a managerial position overseeing input, movement, and output processes to drive quality and inventory accuracy.

The program emphasizes coaching, performance feedback, and leadership development in a fast-paced environment. You will contribute to service quality and the company’s growth with a focus on efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years in a proven supervisory or management role.
• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Passion for supply chain management and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage up to 20 associates.
• Develop practical solutions to problems without sacrificing quality.
• Meet department goals for the distribution center (daily/weekly/monthly).
• Coach, train, and develop employees on best practices.
• Work in a fast-paced environment that adapts to better serve customers.
• Analyze opportunities for growth, reduce costs, and improve efficiencies.
• Continually improve productivity targets and processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Operations management

Communication skills

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

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.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• PTO
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Dependent Care FSA
• 401(k) matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Incentives
• Company Discounts
• AT&T & Verizon Discount
• Bonus Opportunities
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Adoption Assistance

Available at HQ Locations Only

• On-Site Fitness Centers
• Dog-friendly Offices