Operations Leadership Trainee

HOLT Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HOLT Group in San Antonio is launching an Operations Leadership Trainee program designed for college graduates. The role offers 24 months of focused development, rotations across the Machine Division, and progression toward a professional leadership position within the organization.

You will learn Holt’s Values Based Leadership language, apply it in real projects, and build strong interdepartmental relationships. The program emphasizes learning, collaboration, and measurable impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or other relevant focus is required.
• Strong self-management and adaptability in a Value-Based Leadership culture.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
• Problem solving with resource planning and contingencies.
• Understanding enterprise strategy and how it translates to operations.

Responsibilities

• Models and promotes the company’s Values Based Leadership tools and processes.
• Rotates through departments to identify best use of talents.
• Builds relationships across the enterprise at all levels.
• Demonstrates adaptability and applies VBL language and tools.
• Follows policies and safety standards; performs duties as assigned.
• Supports ongoing self-development and collaboration with resources.

Skills

Strong self-management

Influencing capability

Problem solving

Planning

Technical expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Job description

Operations Leadership Trainee

Department: Machine Division (MAC)

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: San Antonio

Reporting To: Graciela Lopez

Description

Summary: This is a leadership development position for college graduates. The Operations Leadership Trainee will be given the opportunity to participate in a variety of focused developmental activities, assignments, and rotations over 24 months to prepare for a professional role at HOLT. During this period, the incumbent will develop understanding and skills to lead and influence within the Values Based Leadership (VBL) culture using Holt’s leadership language, tools, models, and processes. This includes demonstrating versatility in learning, modeling, teaching, and measuring the impact of their interactions over time. The Leadership Associate will build interdependent and highly functional relationships with individuals and teams throughout the operations division that will enable success in a longer-term position identified upon completion of the 24-month rotation. In the event the Leadership Trainee fails to perform, or no position is available after completion of the program, he or she will be separated from the company. The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices daily: 1) Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values; 2) Collaborate with key internal/external resources; 3) Participate in ongoing self-development.

Essential Functions

• Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission
• Rotates through multiple departments and assignments; successfully identifies area(s) of highest and best use
• Develops strong, positive relationships at all levels across the enterprise
• Demonstrates personal adaptability and understanding of VBL culture, including use of language, tools, models and processes
• Complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards including time and attendance expectations
• Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong self-management skills: Exhibits high self-awareness and adaptability for required feedback gathering, behavioral adaptability, on-going self-management and continual growth and development in a VBL culture
• Demonstrated influencing capability: High level of adaptability required to effectively perform in diverse and changing conditions
• Problem solving expertise: Problem identification and resolution including alternative strategies and management of resources, constraints and contingencies
• Planning expertise: Ability to understand and integrate the enterprise strategic business plan into departmental operational planning and processes
• Technical expertise: Professional knowledge, skills and experience in relevant industries and positional roles

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or other relevant focus is required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• One year rotation with supervisory responsibilities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; coaching and development; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Travel:

• Limited travel required to visit stores throughout territory, primarily day trips

Physical Requirements:

• General office and shop requirements with some lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Sitting for 90 continuous minutes
• Alternating standing and squatting
• Periodic walking in both indoor and outdoor conditions on and off-campus

Work Environment:

• General office and shop environments
• Some hazardous conditions requiring job safety analysis prior to starting work
• May involve outdoor work in hot, cold or wet weather conditions

Disclaimer: Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.