Warehouse Operations Leadership Trainee

POOLCORP; North (SC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health benefits

Wellness program

Education reimbursement

Paid travel

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

POOLCORP is launching the Management in Training - Operations (MIT) Program, an entry-level, hands-on training track based in our distribution warehouse. You will gain exposure to Operations, Management, and Purchasing, with six months of guided learning and resources to prepare for supervisor or manager roles nationwide.

After completion, graduates may pursue Operations Supervisor or Operations Manager roles, with relocation support provided and opportunities spanning multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Associate’s degree in Industrial Distribution, Supply Chain Management, Management, Operations or other related discipline with a minimum of 2.5 GPA.
• Work experience in a leadership and/or problem solving role.
• 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. Strong leadership skills are a must!
• Possess and demonstrate a motivated, customer service driven attitude.
• Willingness and ability to relocate during and after the program (at company expense) for career development opportunities.
• Ability to travel 25% of the time.
• Ability to maneuver heavy machinery, such as pallet jacks, forklifts, etc. and lift products up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Receive hands-on training and perform duties in every area of the distribution center including Operations, Management, and Purchasing.
• Observe experienced employees to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures, and standards of performance for a successful sales center.
• Shadow contractors/builders, service/maintenance, and retail store customers to learn their aspect of the swimming pool, irrigation and landscaping business.
• Participate in classroom training sessions (lecture, role play and computer lab) at the EDGEucation Center in Plano, Texas. Topics to include operations, financials, leadership, human capital management and operating systems.
• Give comprehensive presentation to senior level management for completion of the Operations MIT program at the end of the 6 month program.
• Other job duties and special operations projects as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Relocation willingness

Travel 25%

Education

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

Job description

POOLCORP is launching the Management in Training - Operations (MIT) Program, an entry-level, hands-on training track based in our distribution warehouse. You will gain exposure to Operations, Management, and Purchasing, with six months of guided learning and resources to prepare for supervisor or manager roles nationwide.

After completion, graduates may pursue Operations Supervisor or Operations Manager roles, with relocation support provided and opportunities spanning multiple locations.