Operations Leadership Trainee

WebstaurantStore

Lebanon (TN)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 56,000

Full time

3 days 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 is seeking an Operations Leadership Trainee to gain hands-on experience across distribution center operations and leadership expectations. The program emphasizes flexible scheduling, rotating through departments and shifts to learn the operation, with the goal of placement in a permanent leadership role.

The trainee will participate in day-to-day leadership decisions, analyze performance metrics, and collaborate with teams to drive improvements while maintaining safety and high

Qualifications

Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to quickly adapt to changing business needs with diplomacy and emotional intelligence
Customer service-oriented attitude with a desire to exceed expectations
Ability to work off-shift as required to respond to urgent needs
Service leadership approach 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 the process of each department/shift and identify areas of improvement.
Engage in leadership discussions and apply WebstaurantStore leadership principles to daily work.
Monitor metrics and assist in corrective actions and disciplinary processes as needed.
Interact with employees to promote engagement and ensure safety regulations are followed.
Other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Analytical skills

Communication

Multitasking

Adaptability

Customer service

Off-shift availability

Leadership mindset

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.

Job Summary

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, 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.

Benefits