Manager in Training – Operations

POOLCORP

Manager in Training at POOLCORP learning operations management in a hands-on program. Based in distribution center with opportunity for career advancement after training.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timePortland • Idaho, Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Receive hands-on training and perform duties in every area of the distribution center including Operations, Management, and Purchasing.
Shadow contractors/builders, service/maintenance, and retail store customers to learn their aspect of the swimming pool, irrigation and landscaping business.
Participate in classroom training sessions (lecture, role play and computer lab) at the state-of-the-art EDGEucation Center in Plano, Texas.
Topics to include operations, financials, leadership, human capital management and operating systems.
Give comprehensive presentation to senior level management for completion of the Operations MIT program at the end of the 6 month program.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or Associate’s degree in Industrial Distribution, Supply Chain Management, Management, Operations or other related discipline with a minimum of 2.5 GPA.
Work experience in a leadership and/or problem solving role.
Desire and ability to work in a distribution warehouse environment.
Results driven, self-starter with the ability to lead and develop a team with rapidly changing priorities.
Strong leadership skills are a must!
Possess and demonstrate a motivated, passionate, customer service driven attitude.
Willingness and ability to relocate during and after the program (at company expense) for career development opportunities.
Ability to travel 25% of the time.
Ability to maneuver heavy machinery, such as pallet jacks, forklifts, etc. and lift products up to 75 pounds.
Preferred: Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite with ability to learn inventory system and additional software.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401k with company match
health benefits
wellness program
education reimbursement
paid travel
employee stock
paid time off
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellness Programs
13 days of paid time off (PTO) & 8 Paid Holidays (NOTE: PTO increases with tenure!)
100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs
Bonus Programs that include Employee Recognition and Referrals, Summer Madness, and Annual Performance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Discounts

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Hard Skills & Tools

Industrial DistributionSupply Chain ManagementOperationsLeadershipHuman Capital ManagementProblem SolvingHeavy Machinery OperationPallet Jack OperationForklift OperationInventory System Knowledge

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsCustomer Service OrientationResults DrivenSelf-StarterTeam DevelopmentAdaptabilityMotivationPassionCommunicationPresentation Skills