Operations Management Trainee: Fast-Track to Leadership

POOLCORP; Huntingdon Valley (PA); On-site; USD 70,267,000 - 95,067,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

POOLCORP invites candidates to join the Management in Training - Operations (MIT) program at our Huntingdon Valley distribution center. This entry-level role offers hands-on exposure to all facets of the distribution center, including operations, management, and purchasing, with structured learning and a pathway to supervisory roles nationwide.

Graduates complete six months of guided training, then may advance to Operations Supervisor or Manager roles. Relocation assistance is provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate’s degree required in Industrial Distribution, Supply Chain, Management or related field with at least 2.5 GPA.
• Experience in leadership or problem-solving roles and ability to lead a team in a changing environment.
• Willing to relocate during/after the program at company expense; able to travel 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Receive hands-on training across Operations, Management, and Purchasing within the distribution center.
• Observe experienced staff to learn methods, procedures and performance standards.
• Shadow contractors, service/maintenance, and retail customers to learn the pool, irrigation and landscaping business.
• Attend classroom training sessions in Plano, Texas covering operations, finance, leadership, and systems.
• Present to senior management upon MIT program completion.
• Perform other duties and special projects as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Relocation willingness

Travel readiness

Heavy machinery handling

Education

Degree in Industrial Distribution / Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

POOLCORP invites candidates to join the Management in Training - Operations (MIT) program at our Huntingdon Valley distribution center. This entry-level role offers hands-on exposure to all facets of the distribution center, including operations, management, and purchasing, with structured learning and a pathway to supervisory roles nationwide.

Graduates complete six months of guided training, then may advance to Operations Supervisor or Manager roles. Relocation assistance is provided as needed.