Operations Leadership Trainee: Lead & Grow in Distribution

WebstaurantStore; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; 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

AT&T & Verizon Discount

Bonus Opportunities

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

The Operations Leadership Trainee at WebstaurantStore in Albany, GA is an entry-level, salaried leadership program designed to build knowledge across the distribution center. Trainees learn through rotation across departments and shifts, with the goal of placing you into a permanent leadership role upon program completion.

Initially, the role emphasizes day shifts but requires flexibility to cover multiple shifts to meet business needs and develop comprehensive operations insight.

Qualifications

• 2 years of management experience preferred but not required.
• Associate degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in distribution environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day decisions for the assigned department/shift on performance and leadership.
• Learn department processes, map inter-department interactions, identify improvement areas.
• Participate in leadership discussions and apply leadership principles daily.
• Monitor metrics (daily/weekly/monthly); resolve issues and support corrective actions.
• Engage with employees to promote safety and high engagement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Adaptability

Customer service

Leadership mindset

Education

Associate degree in related field

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Operations Leadership Trainee at WebstaurantStore in Albany, GA is an entry-level, salaried leadership program designed to build knowledge across the distribution center. Trainees learn through rotation across departments and shifts, with the goal of placing you into a permanent leadership role upon program completion.

Initially, the role emphasizes day shifts but requires flexibility to cover multiple shifts to meet business needs and develop comprehensive operations insight.