What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Leadership Trainee position at Clark Associates Companies?
POSITION SUMMARY
The Operations Leadership Trainee position is designed for intermediate level candidates who are interested in continuing a management career in the field of operations and supply chain management. The Operations Leadership Trainee will have the opportunity to experience each segment in our day-to-day operations from inbound to outbound.?Some of these areas may include but are not limited to Receiving, Picking, Packing, Consolidating, Shipping, Inventory Control, Quality Assurance and Returns.?In each area, you will be challenged to develop new ideas and tools to not only support the growth of our business but also ensure that the best service is being delivered to our customers.?The goal of this position is to assume a managerial role in our Baytown, TX Distribution Center upon successfully completing the training period.?In your management role you will be held accountable for the day-to-day decisions regarding the input, movement, process, and output of operations to ensure increased quality, inventory accuracy and service.?This position is responsible for providing clear and frequent communication to various teams regarding employee performance, company policies and procedures.?An essential function of the manager is to motivate employees to keep pace with our explosive growth while maintaining challenging deadlines.?
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Directly manage up to 20 Associates
- Develop practical solutions to problems without sacrificing quality
- Meet department’s daily, weekly, and monthly goals of the distribution center
- Achieve high performance standards while coaching, training, and developing employees on best practices of our business
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment which is always adapting to better serve our customers
- Analyze opportunities for growth, cutting costs, reducing damages, and improving efficiencies
- Continually improve productivity targets and process improvements
QUALIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. Occasional activities may involve exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The passage of employees through the work area is average and normal.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
May require occasional travel to other facilities within the region
