Manager in Training – Operations

POOLCORP

Manager in Training for operations at POOLCORP's distribution warehouse. Leading hands-on training programs with opportunities for professional growth in the outdoor living industry.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeMesa • Arizona • 🇺🇸 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 about the swimming pool, irrigation and landscaping business
Participate in classroom training sessions (lecture, role play and computer lab)
Topics to include operations, financials, leadership, human capital management and operating systems
Give a comprehensive presentation to senior level management for completion of the Operations MIT program at the end of the 6 month program
Other job duties and special operations projects as assigned

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
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

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
Flexible Spending Accounts
13 days of paid time off (PTO)
8 Paid Holidays
100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs
Bonus Programs
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Discounts

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Hard Skills & Tools

operationsmanagementpurchasingfinancialshuman capital managementoperating systemsproblem solvingheavy machinery operationpallet jacksforklifts

Soft Skills

leadershipcustomer serviceresults drivenself-starterteam developmentadaptabilitymotivatedpassionatecommunicationpresentation skills