Operations Leadership Trainee

Baytown, TX

Job Description

Job Summary

The Operations Leadership Trainee is an entry level position into salaried leadership which provides the structure, time, and guidance for an individual to learn the various aspects of a WebstaurantStore distribution center, as well as the expectations of our leadership team. Reporting to the Distribution Center General Manager, the Operations Leadership Trainee is expected to be flexible regarding schedules, available to work on any shift to fill leadership gaps or rotate through departments and shifts to gain a full understanding of the operation. The goal for an Operations Leadership Trainee is to complete the training program and be placed in a permanent leadership position within the facility.

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.

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.

Qualifications

Experience

• 2 years of relevant experience in management preferred but not required.

• Experience working in a distribution environment preferred.

Education

• Associate degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Traits

• Proficiency with MS Office required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.

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Interviews are scheduled via email, and job offers will always follow a face-to-face interview (either via Microsoft Teams or in-person). Email communications will originate from an @webstaurantstore.com email address or another Clark Companies domain. If you have questions or concerns about the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please reach out to us at [email protected]

WebstaurantStore provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, physical disability or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to qualified individuals who are covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This applies to all areas of employment, recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, and all other conditions and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are fully committed to this concept and to obtaining the cooperation and understanding of this effort by all our employees.