Operations Leadership Trainee – Fast-Track to Management

POOLCORP; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

8 paid holidays

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

POOLCORP is hiring for the Management in Training - Operations (MIT) Program, an entry-level, hands-on training track based in our distribution warehouses. The program offers 6 months of guided training across Operations, Management and Purchasing, with state-of-the-art EDGEucation Center sessions and a final senior-level presentation.

Graduates are eligible for Operations Supervisor or Manager roles nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Associate’s degree in Industrial Distribution, Supply Chain Management, Management, Operations or other related discipline with a minimum of 2.5 GPA.
• Work experience in a leadership and/or problem solving role.
• Desire and ability to work in a distribution warehouse environment.
• Results driven, self-starter with the ability to lead and develop a team with rapidly changing priorities.
• Willingness and ability to relocate during and after the program (at company expense) for career development opportunities.
• Ability to travel 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Receive hands-on training and perform duties in every area of the distribution center including Operations, Management, and Purchasing.
• Observe experienced employees to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures, and standards of performance for a successful sales center.
• Shadow contractors/builders, service/maintenance, and retail store customers to learn their aspect of the swimming pool, irrigation and landscaping business.
• Participate in classroom training sessions at the EDGEucation Center in Plano, Texas. Topics to include operations, financials, leadership, human capital management and operating systems.
• Give comprehensive presentation to senior level management for completion of the Operations MIT program at the end of the 6 month program.
• Other job duties and special operations projects as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Team development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Distribution or related field

Associate's degree in related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory systems

Job description

POOLCORP is hiring for the Management in Training - Operations (MIT) Program, an entry-level, hands-on training track based in our distribution warehouses. The program offers 6 months of guided training across Operations, Management and Purchasing, with state-of-the-art EDGEucation Center sessions and a final senior-level presentation.

Graduates are eligible for Operations Supervisor or Manager roles nationwide.