Operations Leadership Trainee – MIT Program

POOLCORP; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 82,656,000 - 89,544,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Career growth and training

Job summary

POOLCORP is seeking candidates for the Management in Training - Operations (MIT) Program in our distribution network. This entry-level program provides six months of hands-on training across Operations, Management, and Purchasing with relocation assistance after completion.

Graduates may pursue Operations Supervisor or Manager roles nationwide, with strong growth and a comprehensive benefits package and ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in a related discipline with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
• Experience in a leadership and/or problem-solving role.
• Willingness to relocate during and after the program (at company expense).
• Ability to travel 25% of the time.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery such as pallet jacks and forklifts and lift up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Receive hands-on training across Operations, Management, and Purchasing within the distribution center.
• Observe and learn methods, procedures and performance standards from experienced staff.
• Shadow contractors, service teams and customers to understand the pool/irrigation/landscape business.
• Participate in classroom training at the EDGEucation Center in Plano, TX covering operations, leadership and systems.
• Present a comprehensive final project to senior management after the MIT program.
• Handle other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Relocation

Travel

Heavy machinery

Education

Bachelor's/Associate degree

Job description

POOLCORP is seeking candidates for the Management in Training - Operations (MIT) Program in our distribution network. This entry-level program provides six months of hands-on training across Operations, Management, and Purchasing with relocation assistance after completion.

Graduates may pursue Operations Supervisor or Manager roles nationwide, with strong growth and a comprehensive benefits package and ongoing development opportunities.