Operations Leadership Trainee

Job Summary

WebstaurantStore is looking for dedicated and hardworking candidates that have leadership qualities to join our growing company. The leaders and managers within the Distribution Center play a key part of growing our business and serving the purchasing needs of foodservice professionals worldwide.

Our rotational program is designed for candidates who are interested in pursuing a leadership career in the field of operations and supply chain management. Our 14-week program will teach you about each area of our supply chain as well as obtain a functional and practical knowledge of The WebstaurantStore’s goals and initiatives. During the program you will have the opportunity to experience each segment in our day-to-day operations from inbound to outbound. Some of these areas may include but are not limited to Receiving, Picking, Packing, Consolidating, Shipping, Inventory Control, and Returns. In each area of training you will be challenged to develop new ideas and tools to not only support the growth of our business but also ensure that the best service is being delivered to our customers. The goal of this position is to prepare you for an off-shift leadership role in our Albany, Georgia warehouse location.

Upon successful completion of the program, you will have the opportunity for a possible leadership position with The WebstaurantStore’s leadership team. In this leadership role you will be held accountable for the day-to-day decisions regarding the input, movement, process, and output of operations to ensure increased quality, inventory accuracy and service. This position is responsible for providing clear and frequent communication to all teams on the distribution center's productivity, company policies and procedures. An essential function of the leadership is to motivate employees to keep pace with our explosive growth while maintaining challenging deadlines.

Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

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

• 1-2 years of leadership experience working with a team of more than 15 employees preferred
• Experience working in a distribution environment preferred but not required.
  
  

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

WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO:

• Have initiative to work with minimal instruction and direction
• Self-starter. Motivated and determined to achieve specific goals
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work in a fast–paced and deadline driven environment
• Exhibit analytical thinking and problem solving
• Ability to quickly adapt as business needs change; ability to address difficult situations with diplomacy and emotional intelligence.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to explain technical and complex concepts in a simple and concise way to ensure ease of understanding.
• Passion for supply chain management and constant process improvement
• Demonstrate maturity, responsibility, and leadership ability
• Work a full shift which could range from 8-10 hours.
• Follow all codes of conduct, safety parameters, productivity, and quality standards, as well as attendance policies.
• Business proficiency in the ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
  
  

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. Occasional activities may involve exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The passage of employees through the work area is average and normal.

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.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• PTO
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Dependent Care FSA
• 401(k) matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Incentives
• Company Discounts
• AT&T & Verizon Discount
• Bonus Opportunities
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Adoption Assistance
  
  

Available at HQ Locations Only

• On-Site Fitness Centers
• Dog-friendly Offices