Operations Leadership Trainee Program

About the Role

The Operations Leadership Trainee is an entry-level position designed to provide structure, time, and guidance for individuals to learn the various aspects of a WebstaurantStore distribution center and the expectations of the leadership team. The goal is to complete the training program and be placed in a permanent leadership position within the facility. The trainee is expected to be flexible regarding schedules and available to work on any shift to fill leadership gaps or rotate through departments and shifts for a full understanding of the operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the management of day-to-day decisions for the assigned department/shift regarding performance, process, and leadership.
• Learn and understand the process of each department/shift, connect how each department interacts, and identify areas for 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.
• Interact with employees regularly to promote a high level of engagement and ensure all safety regulations/rules are followed.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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 simply and concisely.
• 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.
• Ability to work off-shift as required to respond to urgent needs.
• Service leadership approach.
• Business proficiency in reading, writing, and communicating in English.

Physical Requirements

• Work performed while standing and/or walking, up to and including 12 hours/day.
• Requires ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Requires regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires regular bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Requires ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 75lbs.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience in management is preferred but not required.
• Experience working in a distribution environment is preferred.
• This role does not require a degree.

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