Operations Manager Trainee

WM; Castlegar; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management company is seeking an Operations Manager Trainee in Castlegar, Canada. This role involves hands-on training to prepare individuals for front-line management positions, focusing on operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience, possess a valid driver's license, and be willing to relocate post-training. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Paid Vacation and Personal Days

401K Company match

Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Develop timely and consistent touchpoints with frontline employees.
• Provide coaching and feedback to frontline managers.
• Learn day-to-day business operations through collaboration.

Skills

Communication

Coaching

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

The Operations Manager Trainee (OMT) training program is intended to prepare individuals to become front-line Route Managers. The majority of the day is spent in the field, interacting with front-line employees. Through our hands-on training program, we will teach you how to increase financial profitability, maximize operational efficiency, improve customer satisfaction, and lead teams of people. Candidates must be willing to relocate within a certain geographic area at the end of the training program.

Responsibilities

DEVELOPING

• Provide timely and consistent touchpoints with frontline employees
• Regular review of best practices to enhance daily performance
• Partners with Drivers and Technicians to develop job-related skills
• Completes the assigned RMT training curriculum and all other assigned training

COACHING

• Actively practice and seek feedback on coaching conversations
• Collaborates with all frontline managers to learn the day-to-day business operations (i.e., Operations Improvement Manager, Fleet Manager, Sales Manager, District Managers, Route Managers)

OTHER

• Develop knowledge of DOT & OSHA safety programs and systems; operational business processes, systems & tools; performance management; dispatch & routing; fleet maintenance processes

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or in lieu of a degree
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and two (2) years of relevant work experience.
• 2 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirements)
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located
• Driver's License; Valid driver’s license
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record throughout the duration of employment in this position

Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Combination: This job operates in a mix between an office environment and plant/field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

Compensation

The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $60,300 to $76,800. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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