Operations Leadership Trainee Program

WebstaurantStore

Bloomsburg (Columbia County)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

3 hours 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

Bonus Opportunities

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

WebstaurantStore is seeking an Operations Leadership Trainee to enter a salaried leadership program at our distribution center. The role rotates across departments and shifts to build a full understanding of operations and leadership expectations.

You will support management decisions, learn processes, and aim for a permanent leadership position within the facility. Flexibility and strong communication are essential to success in this entry-level role.

Qualifications

Proficiency with MS Office required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to explain concepts clearly.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to work off-shift to respond to urgent needs.
Customer service-oriented attitude with a drive to exceed expectations.

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day management decisions for the assigned department/shift.
Learn department processes and how they interact to identify improvements.
Engage in leadership discussions and apply leadership principles.
Monitor metrics and assist with corrective actions.
Interact with employees to promote safety and engagement.

Skills

Leadership potential

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Verbal and written communication

Multi-tasking / time management

Customer service mindset

MS Office

Tools

MS Office (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

As an Operations Leadership Trainee, you will:

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.

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.
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.
Demonstrate 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.

Language Skills

We require a business proficiency in the ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

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.

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