Leadership Development Program Colleague

Om Produce•Irving, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Leadership Development Program (LDP) at Om Produce is a structured 12 to 18-month rotational program designed to cultivate high-potential candidates for future leadership positions within the company. The program provides extensive hands-on experience across critical operational and business functions, including warehouse operations, transportation, safety compliance, sales, procurement, leadership development, human resources, and finance. It emphasizes accountability, operational excellence, and leadership readiness to support Om Produce's growth, expansion, and potential acquisitions. Participants will gain cross-functional exposure to develop a holistic understanding of the operations required to manage a distribution facility or support new business locations effectively. Initial training and development will occur at the company’s primary operations facility in Irving, Texas. Upon successful completion, participants will be placed in roles where business needs are greatest, which may include supporting warehouse operations, becoming a transportation supervisor at a newly acquired location, or professionalizing smaller operations. The specific role, function, and location are dependent on business requirements, and a willingness to relocate is an essential component of the program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field preferred, but equivalent hands-on leadership experience will be considered.
3 or more years of experience in operations, logistics, warehouse, sales, procurement, or a related field — or a track record of early leadership in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated leadership potential, strong problem-solving ability, and intellectual curiosity.
Excellent work ethic and communication & organizational skills.
Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays as operational needs require.
Genuine willingness and ability to relocate based on business needs, including supporting operations at current locations, new facilities, or future acquisitions in other states.
Geographic mobility is required for participation in the program.
Flexibility and willingness to relocate based on business needs upon successful completion of training phases.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish
Experience working alongside a bilingual or Spanish-speaking workforce

Responsibilities

Get into the flow of daily operations — receiving, storage, order fulfillment, and outbound shipping.
Learn how to manage throughput, hold quality standards, and keep a floor running efficiently.
Support cycle counts, operational audits, and shrink control.
Get hands-on with ERP/WMS systems and learn how inventory data drives operational decisions.
Work alongside dispatch, learn routing and delivery scheduling, and get exposure to DOT/FMCSA compliance.
Understand what it takes to keep a fleet moving safely and on time.
Participate in safety inspections, incident reviews, and corrective action processes.
Build a working knowledge of OSHA standards, food safety requirements, and the compliance fundamentals every operations leader needs.
Learn how product is sourced, supplier relationships are managed, and pricing decisions are made in a volatile commodity market.
Work directly with the customer-facing side of the business — understand how orders are taken, how customer relationships are managed, and what happens when something goes wrong.
Learn how sales commitments translate into operational execution and what it takes to deliver on time consistently.
Work alongside frontline supervisors and managers to understand what day-to-day leadership actually looks like in a distribution environment.
Participate in team huddles, assist with onboarding and performance coaching, and develop leadership skills through structured training & coaching.
Learn the basics of employee relations, staffing, and performance management.
Understand how HR and operations work together, especially in a fast-growth environment where culture and accountability matter.
Get exposure to budgeting, cost control, and operational expense management.
Learn to read the numbers behind the operation and understand how daily decisions affect the bottom line and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Demonstrate increasing responsibility and leadership capability.
Meet performance and development milestones established by leadership.
Successfully complete assigned operational rotations.
Maintain strong safety, compliance, and operational standards.
Exhibit readiness for supervisory or management-level responsibilities.