DOD SkillBridge Operation Manager Trainee I

GFL Environmental Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a DOD SkillBridge Operation Manager Trainee I to develop technical and leadership skills essential for operational success. This full-time position involves monitoring customer concerns, coordinating operations, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations, making it ideal for candidates with a strong leadership background.

Qualifications

• Five years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and resolve customer concerns and issues.
• Schedule Drivers and Helpers properly.
• Participate in safety meetings and activities.

Skills

Communication

Mathematical skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

DOD SkillBridge Operation Manager Trainee I

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The Operations Manager Trainee will work with all members of the branch and management team to develop technical and leadership skills necessary to support operational activities and achieve the branch’s goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor, resolve, document, and report customer concerns and issues. Coordinate information between operations and sales.
• Ensure timely completion of paperwork for Drivers, including truck reports, logs, and vehicle inspections.
• Complete fuel reports, hours recap, and tonnage reports daily.
• Perform route audits on all vehicle product lines and familiarize with each line.
• Create and distribute work orders for Drivers and Helpers.
• Collaborate with customer service to address customer calls and questions.
• Schedule Drivers and Helpers properly.
• Coordinate with Drivers for missed stops and special pickups.
• Analyze productivity reports for improvements.
• Observe employee work habits and suggest improvement programs.
• Work with shop management to understand shop functions related to branch operations.
• Participate in safety meetings and activities; address safety hazards.
• Learn personnel matters like hiring, training, coaching, and termination.
• Adhere to laws, regulations, company policies, and directives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Five (5) years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Combination of education and experience acceptable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Operate dispatch/radio equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Mathematical skills for daily tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, instructions, and manuals.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence.
• Good organizational and record-keeping skills.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, use hands, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and climb.
• Visual requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision.

Working Conditions:

• Indoor office work about 50% of the time.
• Moderate noise levels.
• Ability to lift/move up to 15 pounds frequently and up to 25 pounds occasionally.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity employment. For accommodations, contact [e-mail].

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing

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