Leadership Development Program – Operations and Supply Chain

Job Description

Operations Leadership Trainee | WebstaurantStore

The Tone:
This is a full-time rotational program at WebstaurantStore, located in Savannah, GA. WebstaurantStore is the foodservice professional’s premier source for restaurant equipment, supplies, and knowledge online, empowering businesses globally. This role is crucial for developing future leaders who will drive the growth of our business and ensure exceptional service for our customers. The program prepares individuals for an off-shift leadership position within our distribution center.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Savannah, GA

• Team: Leadership team
• Mission: This person will learn the end-to-end supply chain operations to prepare for an off-shift leadership role within the distribution center.
• Tech Stack: MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Operations Management: Support day-to-day decisions for assigned departments/shifts regarding performance, process, and leadership.
• Process Analysis: Learn and understand the process of each department, identify interconnections, and propose areas for improvement.
• Leadership Application: Actively engage in leadership discussions and apply WebstaurantStore leadership principles to daily work.
• Performance Oversight: Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly metrics for assigned departments, resolving operating issues and supporting corrective actions.
• Employee Engagement: Interact regularly with employees to promote a high level of engagement and ensure all safety regulations are followed.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. This role does not require a degree, valuing relevant skills, experience, and alignment with our core values, focusing on operations and supply chain management.
• Experience: 1-2 years of leadership experience working with a team of more than 10 employees preferred. Experience working in a distribution environment preferred but not required.
• Skills: Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Strong written and oral communication skills; Analytical thinking and problem-solving; Ability to quickly adapt as business needs change.
• Bonus: Initiative to work with minimal instruction and direction; Self-starter; Ability to address difficult situations with diplomacy and emotional intelligence; Passion for supply chain management and constant process improvement; Demonstrate maturity, responsibility, and leadership ability.