Leadership Development Program – Distribution Center Operations

Job Description

1st Shift Leadership Trainee | WebstaurantStore

The Tone:
This is a full-time leadership trainee program at WebstaurantStore, located in the McCarran, Nevada, warehouse area. WebstaurantStore serves as the premier online source for restaurant equipment, supplies, and industry knowledge, aiming to empower foodservice professionals. This role is crucial for developing the next generation of leaders and managers within the Distribution Center to support business growth and fulfill the purchasing needs of customers worldwide. The program is designed to prepare candidates for a leadership career in operations and supply chain management.

The TL;DR
• Role: Trainee Program
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person McCarran, NV

• Team: Distribution Center leadership team
• Mission: Prepare for a leadership role accountable for day-to-day operational decisions, ensuring higher quality, greater inventory accuracy, and improved service.
• Tech Stack: MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Learn operations: Participate in an 8-week rotational program to gain functional knowledge across all supply chain areas, including receiving, picking, packing, consolidating, shipping, inventory control, and returns.
• Innovate solutions: Develop new ideas and tools to support business growth and ensure excellent customer service within each training segment.
• Achieve goals: Meet daily, weekly, and monthly distribution center goals, continually improving productivity targets and process efficiencies.
• Coach employees: Train and coach employees on best practices, fostering their potential and maintaining challenging deadlines within company policies and procedures.
• Analyze performance: Identify and analyze opportunities for growth, cost reduction, damage reduction, and overall efficiency improvements in operations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level role focused on developing leadership careers in operations and supply chain management; no degree is required.
• Experience: 1-2 years of leadership experience managing a team of more than 15 employees is preferred. Experience in a distribution environment is preferred, but not required.
• Skills: Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Exhibit analytical thinking and problem-solving; Strong written and oral communication skills; Ability to quickly adapt and address difficult situations with diplomacy and emotional intelligence.
• Bonus: Initiative to work with minimal instruction and direction; Self-starter, motivated and determined to achieve specific goals; Passion for supply chain management and constant process improvement; Demonstrate maturity, responsibility, and leadership ability.