Operations Manager in Training

Role Overview

• Receive hands-on training and perform duties in every area of the distribution center including Operations, Management, and Purchasing.
• Shadow contractors/builders, service/maintenance, and retail store customers to learn their aspect of the swimming pool, irrigation and landscaping business.
• Participate in classroom training sessions (lecture, role play and computer lab) at the state-of-the-art EDGEucation Center in Plano, Texas.
• Give comprehensive presentation to senior level management for completion of the Operations MIT program at the end of the 6 month program.
• Other job duties and special operations projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Associate’s degree in Industrial Distribution, Supply Chain Management, Management, Operations or other related discipline with a minimum of 2.5 GPA
• Work experience in a leadership and/or problem solving role
• Desire and ability to work in a distribution warehouse environment
• Results driven, self-starter with the ability to lead and develop a team with rapidly changing priorities
• Strong leadership skills are a must!
• Possess and demonstrate a motivated, passionate, customer service driven attitude
• Willingness and ability to relocate during and after the program (at company expense) for career development opportunities
• Ability to travel 25% of the time
• Ability to maneuver heavy machinery, such as pallet jacks, forklifts, etc. and lift products up to 75 pounds
• Preferred: Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite with ability to learn inventory system and additional software.

Benefits

• 401k with company match
• health benefits
• wellness program
• education reimbursement
• paid travel
• employee stock
• paid time off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellness Programs
• 13 days of paid time off (PTO) & 8 Paid Holidays
• 100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs
• Bonus Programs that include Employee Recognition and Referrals, Summer Madness, and Annual Performance