Distribution Manager Trainee

POSITION SUMMARY:   

As a Manager Trainee, you will work closely with Department Management to learn each department’s functions and how each department helps the Distribution Center’s success. 

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Menards, based out of Eau Claire, WI is a privately owned company and leader in the home improvement retail industry.  Stores depend on the Distribution Centers in order to receive a large majority of their product to make sales.  We currently operate 7 Distribution Centers:  Eau Claire, WI - Plano, IL – Shelby IA – Holiday City, OH - Terre Haute, IN - Iron Ridge, WI and Valley, NE.  Because we promote from within, we are looking for career-oriented team players seeking a rewarding and challenging career with exceptional advancement opportunities!

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and lead team members in your area
• Ensure that all product is received and shipped in the most efficient way
• Keep all areas in good repair, orderly, and clean
• Use equipment to capacity to fill orders
• Ensure all safety policies are enforced, all training is up to date, and all equipment is guarded and well maintained.
• Keep all safety training and maintenance documented
• Keep open communication with all Team Members regarding safety issues
• Work with supervisors and managers in your area to accomplish goals
• Come up with innovative ideas to improve current processes

 POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelors Degree in business or related field such as Operations Mgt, Logistics, Supply Chain Management preferred or equivalent management experience
• Ability to relocate
• Able to write and speak clearly and accurately
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Able to tactfully deal with guests and team members
• Analytical and Interpersonal skills.
• Leadership Abilities
• Self-motivated and Goal oriented
• Innovative
• Organizational skills
• Ability to multitask
• Articulate
• Develop action plans
• Decision making qualities