Warehouse Operations Management Trainee (North Carolina)

POOLCORP•Mooresville, NC

20d

About The Position

POOLCORP’s Management in Training – Operations (MIT) Program is an entry-level, hands-on training program based in a distribution warehouse. Over six months, participants receive guidance, support, and resources while learning about the swimming pool supply, irrigation, and landscape distribution industry. The program is intended for people seeking an introductory role leading to a long-term career in operations management. The trainee works in all areas of a distribution center, including operations, management, and purchasing; observes experienced employees; and shadows contractors, builders, service and maintenance workers, and retail customers. The program also includes classroom training in Plano, Texas, covering operations, financials, leadership, human capital management, and operating systems. Participants set goals with program managers and present to senior-level management upon completing the program. Relocation during or after the program and travel are required. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or associate degree in Industrial Distribution, Supply Chain Management, Management, Operations, or a related discipline, with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Work experience in a leadership and/or problem-solving role; alternatively, relevant internships, organizations or clubs, volunteer or community service, athletics, or military leadership may be considered.
Desire and ability to work in a distribution warehouse environment.
Ability to lead and develop a team amid rapidly changing priorities; strong leadership skills.
Ability to learn quickly, make decisions, and adapt to change and uncertainty.
Ability to speak effectively with customers, employees, and all levels of management.
Motivated, passionate, customer-service-driven attitude.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn an inventory system and additional software.
Willingness and ability to relocate during and after the program for career development opportunities; relocation is at company expense.
Ability to travel 25% of the time.
Ability to maneuver heavy machinery, such as pallet jacks and forklifts, and lift products weighing up to 75 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Receive hands-on training and perform duties in every area of the distribution center, including operations, management, and purchasing.
Observe experienced employees to learn methods, procedures, and performance standards for a successful sales center.
Shadow contractors and builders, service and maintenance workers, and retail store customers to learn about their parts of the swimming pool, irrigation, and landscaping business.
Participate in classroom training sessions at the EDGEucation Center in Plano, Texas, covering operations, financials, leadership, human capital management, and operating systems.
Learn management viewpoints and company policies and procedures that affect each phase of the business.
Set and achieve performance goals and objectives with the MIT Programs Manager and Employee Development Manager.
Deliver a comprehensive presentation to senior-level management at the end of the six-month program.
Perform other assigned duties and special operations projects.