Operations Leadership Trainee

WebstaurantStore

Lebanon (TN)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

WebstaurantStore in Lebanon, TN is seeking an Operations Leadership Trainee to learn the distribution center operations, rotate across departments and shifts, and gain exposure to our leadership team. The program emphasizes flexibility to cover leadership gaps and a path to a permanent leadership role after training.

The role involves working across shifts, learning day‑to‑day decisions, and applying leadership principles to improve processes while developing essential management skills for

Qualifications

Proficiency with MS Office required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
Ability to quickly adapt as business needs change and address difficult situations with diplomacy.
Customer service‑oriented attitude with a desire to exceed expectations.

Responsibilities

Support the management of day-to-day decisions of the assigned department/shift regarding performance, process and leadership.
Learn and understand the process of each department/shift, connect interactions, and identify areas of improvement.
Engage in leadership discussions and apply WebstaurantStore leadership principles to daily work.
Monitor metrics for assigned departments; identify and resolve operating issues; support corrective actions.
Interact with employees to promote engagement and ensure safety regulations are followed.
Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Analytical skills

Communication

Multitasking

Adaptability

Customer service

Leadership mindset

Off-shift availability

Job description

Job Summary

The Operations Leadership Trainee is a position which provides the structure, time, and guidance for an individual to learn the various aspects of a WebstaurantStore distribution center, as well as the expectations of our leadership team. The Operations Leadership Trainee is expected to be flexible regarding schedules, available to work on any shift to fill leadership gaps or rotate through departments and shifts to gain a full understanding of the operation. The goal for an Operations Leadership Trainee is to complete the training program and be placed in a permanent leadership position within the facility.

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.

Support the management of day-to-day decisions of the assigned department/shift regarding performance, process and leadership.
Learn and understand the process of each department/shift, make connections as to how each department interacts with each other, and identify areas of improvement.
Actively engage in leadership discussions and demonstrate the ability to apply WebstaurantStore leadership principles to daily work.
Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly metrics for assigned departments; identify and resolve operating issues as needed, including support of corrective actions and progressive discipline process.
Interact with employees regularly to promote a high level of engagement and ensure all safety regulations / rules are followed.
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 years of relevant experience in management preferred but not required.
Experience working in a distribution environment preferred.

Education

This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.

Desired Traits & Skills

Proficiency with MS Office required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical and complex concepts in a simple and concise way to ensure ease of understanding.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
Ability to quickly adapt as business needs change; ability to address difficult situations with diplomacy and emotional intelligence.
Customer service‑oriented attitude with a demonstrated desire to exceed expectations.
Ability to work off‑shift as required to respond to urgent needs.
Service leadership approach with a demonstrated desire to exceed expectations.

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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