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Operations Management Development Trainee
CM Cleveland, OH (2573)Posted 1 weeks ago
Job Description
We Deliver the Goods:
Job Summary:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more.
- Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system.
- Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.
Core-Mark emphasizes personal growth and development for all associates. We believe that when you succeed, the company succeeds. We promote internally whenever possible and provide frequent training opportunities in several formats to help you meet your personal and career goals.
Position Details:
- Schedule: Monday - Friday
- Shift: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Compensation: Base Salary + Bonus Potential!
- Work Location: 30300 Emerald Valley Pkwy. Glenwillow, OH 44139
- Note: During training, the management trainee will work both Night and Day shifts.
Job Summary:
The Operations Manager Development Program (MDP) is designed to prepare high-potential candidates for future leadership roles within the organization. This position provides hands-on experience in distribution center operations and leadership development, with exposure to key operational areas including Warehouse, Transportation, Inventory, and Facilities management. As an Operations Manager (MDP) Trainee, you will work closely with experienced leaders to gain practical knowledge of operational processes, safety and compliance standards, workforce management, and financial performance. The role offers the opportunity to develop leadership skills through supervising associates, managing operational activities, and participating in cross-functional projects that support continuous improvement and operational excellence. Trainees will actively contribute to achieving operational goals, supporting an established operations budget, and assisting with strategic initiatives to accommodate business growth and evolving customer needs.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Participate in structured training to develop knowledge of operational systems, safety programs, and performance management practices.
- Learn and support OSHA safety programs, operational business processes, systems, and tools utilized within the distribution environment.
- Collaborate with frontline leaders including Warehouse Managers, Transportation Managers, Inventory Managers, and District Sales Managers to understand daily operational activities.
- Supervise associates as assigned, including responsibilities related to staffing, onboarding, training, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution.
- Promote and maintain a strong safety culture by reinforcing safety programs, conducting safety meetings, and ensuring proper safety procedures, equipment, and attire are followed.
- Partner with the Transportation Manager to maintain operational efficiency and ensure accurate, timely loading and unloading of trucks.
- Assist with scheduling workloads, coordinating warehouse activities, and monitoring productivity to meet service and delivery expectations.
- Support inventory management processes and ensure customers are notified of product shortages or substitutions by coordinating with Customer Service, Warehouse Supervisors, and Operations leadership.
- Ensure building, equipment, and facility maintenance standards are upheld through coordination of repair and maintenance activities.
- Maintain knowledge of and ensure compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), company policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Complete the assigned training curriculum and all required development programs within the trainee program.
- Contribute to projects focused on operational improvement, cost control, and process optimization.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.
- Leadership and team development.
- Operational planning and execution.
- Safety and regulatory compliance.
- Communication and collaboration.
- Process improvement and problem solving.
- Customer service orientation.
- Ability to work in a warehouse environment that may include exposure to varying temperatures, noise, and heavy equipment.
- May require standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to operate powered material handling equipment where applicable (training provided as required).
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