Operations Manager Trainee

Operations Manager Trainee

Posting Start Date: 7/2/24

Division: Distribution

Posting Area: Operations + Manufacturing

Employment Type: Salaried FT-Exempt

Onsite/Remote: Onsite

Job Location: Elkhart, IN

Operations Manager Trainee

Woodgrain is family-owned and one of the leading millwork and building products operations in the world. With over 70 years of product innovation, business growth, quality craftsmanship and service, Woodgrain is a leading producer of moulding, doors, and windows, as well as a premier distributor of specialty building products. Check us out at: https://www.woodgrain.com/

The Operations Manager Trainee is responsible for learning and performing efficient and accurate daily operations of the Distribution Center. Our products include wood moldings, decorative trim, and other millwork accessories. This position will learn to oversee the daily activities of personnel, including motivating them to provide quality and efficient performance of their duties in a safe productive environment.

Operations Manager Trainee Position Details:

Pay: $55,000-$65,000 + monthly commission (based on company performance)

BENEFITS:

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• PTO (Sick and Vacation)

• Holiday Pay + 1 Floating Holiday

• 401K with company contribution

• Tuition Reimbursement

Operation Manager Trainee Primary Responsibilities:

• Learning and executing daily activities for picking, shipping, receiving, loading, and inventory control departments.

• Teaching and training of current and new facility personnel

• Ensuring that our product/service meets or exceed customer expectation

• Setting productivity goals for warehouse and meeting those goals

• Responsible for continuous improvement/best practices within his/her facility

• Ensuring that safety rules and policies are followed by all employees

• Purchasing and maintenance of warehouse equipment and supplies

• Supporting Distribution Manager in developing goals and objectives for the Operations.

Operations Manager Trainee Qualifications:

• 2+ years as a Receiving/Inventory Lead, Inventory Management background.

• Strong knowledge of SAP and receiving procedures.

• Good leadership and management skills.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Great decision making and interpersonal skills.

• Being able to adapt, time manage and resolve conflict.