POSITION SUMMARY

If you are a leader who wants to inspire others to succeed, you should consider a career as an Operations Manager Trainee with U.S. AutoForce! Our operations training program takes 12 months and includes a combination of experiential learning and hands-on training taught by some of the best. Our program is a paid opportunity, and you will qualify for many benefits your first day.

You will oversee and participate in warehouse functions for wholesale distribution including receiving, inventory management and distribution, and maintenance of equipment and facility. Ensure that all safety and loss prevention procedures are followed.

After completion of the Operations Manager Training position, the trainee will become an Operations Leader for one of our U.S. AutoForce warehouses. For placement you must be able to relocate, location to be determined upon completion of the program. We are now accepting applications for this position!

Schedule for this position will vary based on business needs and will include early mornings, day shift, and overnights.

• Must be willing to relocate upon completion of program
• Willing to travel on short notice to other AutoForce locations
• Proven leadership skills
• Effectively communicate to a wide range of people
• Ability to problem solve
• Overnight travel required
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record

Internal Candidates: Please ensure you obtain leader approval prior to applying

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Travel and relocation post program will be required based on openings pending successful completion of the program.
• Gain exposure to all facets of the organization's warehouse operations procedures from planning, inventory, quality, finance, safety, human resources and sales functions within the business.
• Supervise and assists receiving, restocking, inventory control, pulling and preparing orders, loading and unloading delivery vehicles, shipping order and product returns
• Support project management and process improvement initiatives
• Participate in other projects and learning opportunities
• Encourages participation and communication from team members to solve business challenges and translate operational strategies
• Ensure cycle counting is done
• Ensure quality of work by warehouse staff
• Builds effective teams using the company’s culture and value to deliver high levels of employee engagement and performance management
• Assure administrative functions are completed timely
• Maintain physical facility to ensure adequate safety, protect against loss, and present a professional company image
• Outstanding customer service
• Cultivate U.S. Venture’s values while inspiring, empowering, recognizing, and guiding team members
• Live our values of High Performance, Caring Relationships, Strategic Foresight, and Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Find A Better Way by championing continuous improvement and quality control efforts to identify opportunities to innovate and improve efficiency, accuracy, and standardization
• Continuously learn and develop self professionally
• Support corporate efforts for safety, government compliance, and all other company policies & procedures
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Additional Job Responsibilities:

• Cultivate U.S. Venture’s values while inspiring, empowering, recognizing, and guiding team members
• Live our values of High Performance, Caring Relationships, Strategic Foresight, and Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Find A Better Way by championing continuous improvement and quality control efforts to identify opportunities to innovate and improve efficiency, accuracy, and standardization
• Continuously learn and develop self professionally
• Support corporate efforts for safety, government compliance, and all other company policies & procedures
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Must be 18 years or older to operate equipment 

• Foundation level of business and financial acumen

• Executes and makes plans to deliver business metrics

• Critical decision-making capability with a strategic mindset

• Capacity to influence others through coaching, servant leadership, collaboration and employee engagement

• Outstanding organizational skills

• Demonstrates self-awareness by using feedback and reflection to grow individual continuous improvement

• Recognizes and values the different perspectives and culture individual team members bring to the organization

• Excellent math skills and understanding of basic accounting methods

• Ability to project a positive image to customers

• Knowledgeable in applicable computer software

• Ability to lift to 65 lbs often

• Able to operate warehouse equipment

• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record

• Ability to safely lift 50 pounds consistently and occasionally lift up to 80 pounds

• Ability to exert a pushing force of up to 40 pounds - working with barrels and industrial/agricultural tires

• Ability to work at heights of 25 feet

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

• Good memory and ability to work accurately with lengthy part numbers

• Able to process a large volume of paperwork with good attention to detail

• Ability to follow directions and safe operating procedures

• Ability to be trained and use powered industrial trucks (forklifts) and high reach lifts

• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test (do not test for THC / marijuana

Salary Range:

$60,000- $75,000

U.S. Venture's compensation range is specific to location and takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

DIVISION:

U.S. AutoForce

U.S. Venture will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H-1B, TN, E-3, F1,  CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, visa status and other employment‑based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis and must not require U.S. Venture’s sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States. In general, U.S. Venture does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residency except when there is a specific business need.

U.S. Venture will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed recruitment Master Service Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, U.S. Venture shall reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of U.S. Venture.

U.S. Venture, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call Human Resources at (920) 739-6101.