Operations Leadership Development Associate (Field-Based)
About The Position
Whether you're a recent college graduate ready to launch your career or an experienced professional with a flexible schedule, this opportunity is for you. If you’re a curious, people‑oriented problem solver who wants real responsibility from day one, JASPER’s Operations Leadership Development program gives you the perfect runway. You’ll gain hands-on experience across our 53 distribution centers nationwide, build relationships with leaders at every level, and learn how a billion‑dollar, employee‑owned company runs behind the scenes. This field-based role gives you unmatched exposure to branch operations, logistics, safety, sales, quality, and continuous improvement — preparing you for future leadership opportunities within 18–24 months based on performance. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where no two days look the same.
Requirements
- Associate degree or higher preferred
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- Adaptability to different environments and personalities
- Willingness to travel (50% of the time) and work flexible hours as needed
- Interest in a long-term leadership career
Responsibilities
- Support branch teams in improving daily operations
- Conduct operational reviews and help solve real-time challenges
- Coach and partner with Branch Operations Managers
- Learn core processes including logistics, inventory, billing, and customer service
- Manage branches as needs arise
- Collaborate with Safety, Quality, and Lean (JPS) teams to identify opportunities
- Lead or support key operational improvement projects
- Build relationships across the organization and gain broad business exposure
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage after 30 days
- PTO + 10 paid holidays after 30 days
- Two retirement plans: 401(k) + Employee Stock Ownership Program
- Extensive on-the-job training
- Career advancement opportunities in as little as 18 months
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
