Operations Supervisor Trainee Jobs in Houston, TX

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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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 improving productivity targets and process improvements
• Other duties as assigned.

• Work is performed while standing and/or walking, up to and including 12 hours/day.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires regular bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Requires the ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 75lbs.

• 2-5 years in a proven supervisory or management role 

•Associate degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Ability to work in a fast –paced and deadline driven environment 
• Exhibit critical thinking and problem solving 
• Strong written and oral communication skills 
• Passion for supply chain management and constant process improvement 
• Demonstrate maturity, responsibility, and leadership ability 
• Flexibility to work off shifts if assigned  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

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• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• PTO
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Dependent Care FSA
• 401(k) matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Incentives
• Company Discounts
• AT&T & Verizon Discount
• Bonus Opportunities
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Adoption Assistance

• On-Site Fitness Centers
• Dog-friendly Offices