Management Trainee

Description Acme Barricades is looking for its next leaders who demonstrate DRIVE to succeed, POISE to remain steady but also to think and respond quickly, CURIOSITY to improve processes and solve problems, TEAMWORK to win as a whole and not just individually, and PASSION to make ACME a career – and not just a job! If this is your perfect fit, stop the job hunt today! Acme is your long-term career! The Manager in Training (MIT) role will work under the supervision of managers and executives within the Company. Their goal is to acquire all essential knowledge to become a well‑rounded, future leader within the organization. The trainee will learn how to assist current managers with all aspects of branch operations to ensure a profitable outcome for the company. The MIT position will work closely with all levels of management in multiple locations to learn the day‑to‑day operations of managing a branch, including sales, budgets, staffing, etc. Management trainees may also rotate to different branches/divisions to learn all company functions, policies, and staff duties. As an MIT, you will be exposed to and physically perform every role in the branch. Candidates are required to be open to possible relocation. Essential Job Functions Assists with coordination of all branch operations including the appropriate use of all physical resources. Manage upkeep and condition of all equipment, plant, fixtures. Liaison with suppliers, merchandisers and other partners. Recruit, train and develop staff. Monitor competitor activity, pricing and tactics. Advertising and promotional strategy and activities in line with budgetary parameters. Contribute to company strategy and policy‑making. Manage customer service activities and staff competence in these areas. Manage costs and overheads, and all factors affecting the profitable performance of the branch. Manage branch costs and overheads. Maintain safety requirements. Provide paperwork to Corporate as required. Perform all other duties as assigned. Desired Qualifications Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent and computer skills in Excel, Word, etc. Minimum of 3 years in assistant management of a service, warehouse or construction branch. What's In It For You? Competitive pay and growth. Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Vacation and PTO (paid time off). 401(k) plan + Company match. Performance bonus. Overtime. Company vehicle. Requirements Ability to take initiative, own tasks, and be flexible regarding changing priorities. Ability to understand workflow, identify process improvements, summarize issues, and make recommendations to management. Experience assessing and preparing documentation related to operational processes. Ability to strategically think through initiatives, issues and opportunities while contemplating unintended consequences. Strong communication, time management and presentation skills. Repeated physical effort including driving for several hours per day or several hours at a time, standing and walking for extended periods, loading and unloading equipment into and out of company vehicles, walking on varying ground surfaces and frequently lifting a minimum of 50 pounds. Working from elevated platforms, ladders or truck beds. Operating hand/power tools, manual dexterity to operate keyboards and smartphones, physical agility to use arms, legs and hands repetitively. Working outdoors, working safely under adverse environmental and weather conditions which include high speed traffic areas, heavy construction equipment, fuel fumes and construction substances. Comfortable around vehicles moving through work zones and maintaining constant awareness of surroundings on construction sites including placement of machinery and equipment, other employees and construction activities. Vision adequate to see moving vehicles, read highway construction MOT signs, read instructions, manuals, reports, and construction plans. Hearing adequate to hear approaching vehicles, audible commands at a distance from supervisors, conversations in person, and over the telephone. Communicating clearly – both written and verbally, ability to complete daily paperwork as required by supervisor. Working a flexible schedule which can include day or night shifts, weekends and/or holidays, adjusting to a changing work schedule, working overtime and working individually and as a team with other employees. Valid driver's license required, will require passing MVR and controlled substance test, may require background and criminal record check. Knowledge of local driving rules and regulations. Must maintain company standards post‑employment for background checks, criminal record, driving record and controlled substance/drug testing. #J-18808-Ljbffr