Operations Leadership Trainee: Fast-Track to Management

Combined Metal Industries; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Competitive compensation

Ongoing learning opportunities

Job summary

Combined Metal Industries (CMI) invites early-career professionals to join the Operations Leadership Trainee program in Cambridge, Ontario. This new-grad track is designed to fast‑track your move into a leadership role within our fast-growing metal recycling operations.

You will gain hands-on experience across safety, production processes, people leadership, and continuous improvement while shadowing Operations Leaders and taking ownership of selected projects.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Business Administration, Operations Management or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Willingness to work on the plant floor and learn the business.
• Proactive problem solving and teamwork.
• Leadership potential with a growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Shadow and support Operations Leaders to understand site workflows.
• Lead projects to optimize productivity and reduce waste.
• Develop leadership skills by managing teams in real time.
• Collaborate with Fleet, Maintenance, Sales and Process Improvement departments.

Skills

Leadership potential

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Degree or diploma in Business Administration or Operations Management

Job description

Combined Metal Industries (CMI) invites early-career professionals to join the Operations Leadership Trainee program in Cambridge, Ontario. This new-grad track is designed to fast‑track your move into a leadership role within our fast-growing metal recycling operations.

You will gain hands-on experience across safety, production processes, people leadership, and continuous improvement while shadowing Operations Leaders and taking ownership of selected projects.