Warehouse Operations Management Trainee (Florida)

POOLCORP•Panama City Beach, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

POOLCORP’s Management in Training - Operations (MIT) Program is an entry-level, hands-on training program based in a distribution warehouse. The six-month program provides guidance, support, and resources to introduce trainees to the swimming pool supply, irrigation, and landscape distribution industry and prepare them for a long-term career in operations management. Training is held on-site beginning in January 2027, with completion expected in May. After training, participants are required to relocate out of state, with company-provided assistance. Trainees work in all areas of a distribution center, including operations, management, and purchasing; observe experienced employees; and learn through customer and contractor shadowing and classroom sessions at the EDGEucation Center in Plano, Texas. Training covers operations, financials, leadership, human capital management, and operating systems. Participants establish performance goals with program managers and deliver a comprehensive presentation to senior management at the end of the program. The position is based at one of the listed Florida SCP or SPP Distributors locations and includes travel and physical warehouse duties.

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. Relevant internships, organizations or clubs, volunteer or community service, athletics, or military leadership may be considered in lieu of work experience.
Desire and ability to work in a distribution warehouse environment.
Ability to lead and develop a team while handling rapidly changing priorities; strong leadership skills are required.
Ability to learn quickly, make decisions, and adapt to change and uncertainty.
Ability to communicate 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.
Ability to travel 25% of the time.
Ability to maneuver heavy machinery, such as pallet jacks and forklifts, and lift products up to 75 pounds.
Successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verifications.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Receive hands-on training and perform duties in all areas 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, builders, service and maintenance personnel, and retail store customers to learn about the swimming pool, irrigation, and landscaping business.
Participate in classroom training 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 affecting each phase of the business.
Set and achieve performance goals and objectives with the MIT Programs Manager and Employee Development Manager.
Present a comprehensive program-completion presentation to senior-level management.
Perform other assigned duties and special operations projects.