Operations Leadership Trainee (Monday-Friday: Day Shift)

WebstaurantStore

Albany (GA)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 62,000

Full time

2 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

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

Job Summary

The Operations Leadership Trainee is an entry level position into salaried leadership 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.

Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.
Associate degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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