Operations Leadership Development Program at Palmer-Donavin in Grove City, OH 43123

Job description

• Position Type
• Full Time
• Job Shift
• Day
• Travel Percentage
• Up to 50%
• Palmer-Donavin’s Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP) is a 12-18 month, full-time rotational program designed to develop future operations leaders through hands-on experience across distribution, manufacturing, and corporate operations.
• OLDP participants rotate through multiple facilities and departments, gaining direct exposure to warehouse operations, production environments, inventory control, safety and quality systems, and front-line people leadership. The program emphasizes real operational responsibility, data-driven decision-making, and leadership development to prepare participants for placement into operations leadership roles upon program completion.

Responsibilities

• Learn and execute daily operational processes within distribution centers and manufacturing facilities, including receiving, picking, loading, inventory control, production workflows, and quality control
• Participate in mid-shift and night-shift operations to gain full exposure to 24-hour operational environments
• Supervise front-line associates during designated supervisory experience rotations, including task delegation, productivity tracking, and safety oversight
• Monitor and analyze operational KPIs, reports, and dashboards to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities
• Apply root-cause analysis and structured problem-solving techniques to operational challenges
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Supply Chain, Transportation, Customer Service, Human Resources, Finance, and Marketing
• Participate in weekly management and execution meetings
• Complete regular written reports, reflections, and leadership development assignments
• Lead a capstone project focused on a real operational issue and present findings and recommendations to senior leadership
• Build working relationships with operations leaders, supervisors, and team members across multiple facilities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or completion of coursework toward a bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours, including mid-shift and night-shift rotations
• Willingness to travel and relocate as required during and after the program
• Strong interest in pursuing a long-term career in operations leadership
• Prior internship, co-op, or work experience in operations, manufacturing, logistics, distribution, or supply chain
• Experience leading teams, projects, or student organizations
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
• Ability to travel to Palmer-Donavin facilities throughout the Midwest and Southeast
• Ability to stand, walk, and work in warehouse and production environments for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as required during operational rotations
• Valid driver’s license

Skills

Required

• Willingness to travel and relocate
• Strong interest in operations leadership
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Valid driver's license

Benefits

• Company performance bonuses
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Up to 112 Hours of PTO in first year
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Employee discounts on wide range of home building materials
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life & disability Insurance
• Parental leave
• Wellness program
• Safety bonus for applicable positions
• Ongoing training and development
• And much more!