Warehouse Operations Leadership Trainee

POOLCORP; Illinois; On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Education reimbursement

Job summary

POOLCORP offers an entry-level Management in Training – Operations (MIT) program based in our distribution warehouse, with 6 months of guided learning. Graduates can pursue Operations Supervisor/Manager roles nationwide, with on-site training and potential relocation assistance after May completion.

The program emphasizes hands-on experience across operations, management, and purchasing, plus classroom training at the EDGEucation Center in Plano, Texas, to develop leadership and operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Associate’s degree in Industrial Distribution, Supply Chain Management, Management, Operations or related discipline with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
• Work experience in a leadership or problem-solving role or internships/volunteer leadership in distribution/supply chain.
• Desire and ability to work in a distribution warehouse environment.
• Results-driven, self-starter with the ability to lead and develop a team with rapidly changing priorities.
• Motivated, customer service driven attitude.
• Willingness and ability to relocate during and after the program (at company expense) for career development.
• Ability to travel 25% of the time.
• Ability to maneuver heavy machinery (pallet jacks, forklifts) and lift up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Receive hands-on training in Operations, Management, and Purchasing within the distribution center.
• Observe experienced staff to learn methods, procedures, and performance standards.
• Shadow contractors/builders and customers to understand the industry.
• Participate in classroom training at the EDGEucation Center in Plano, Texas.
• Deliver a comprehensive presentation to senior management upon program completion.
• Support other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in Industrial Distribution / Supply Chain / Management / Operations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory system

Job description

POOLCORP offers an entry-level Management in Training – Operations (MIT) program based in our distribution warehouse, with 6 months of guided learning. Graduates can pursue Operations Supervisor/Manager roles nationwide, with on-site training and potential relocation assistance after May completion.

The program emphasizes hands-on experience across operations, management, and purchasing, plus classroom training at the EDGEucation Center in Plano, Texas, to develop leadership and operational