Operations Manager in Training

POOLCORP

Manager in Training focusing on operations at POOLCORP, a leading distributor of outdoor living products. Engaging in hands-on training and career development with relocation opportunities.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeTallahassee • Florida • 🇺🇸 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.
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.
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
Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellness Programs
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Industrial DistributionSupply Chain ManagementOperations ManagementProblem SolvingHeavy Machinery OperationPallet Jack OperationForklift OperationInventory System KnowledgeMicrosoft Office SuiteCustomer Service

Soft Skills

LeadershipResults DrivenSelf-StarterTeam DevelopmentCustomer Service AttitudeAdaptabilityMotivationCommunicationPresentation SkillsWillingness to Relocate