Operations Management Trainee

Boulder Connect; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Boulder Connect in Columbia, SC is seeking a Management Trainee to learn and support all aspects of waste and recycling operations through a hands-on, shadowing-based approach. You will assist with daily dispatch, route planning, and coordination of drivers and equipment.

The role emphasizes customer service, safety and regulatory compliance, and day-to-day facility operations, with opportunities to analyze productivity metrics and contribute to continuous improvement projects while preparing

Qualifications

• Interest in operations management and learning end-to-end processes.
• Ability to coordinate across teams and support dispatch activities.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety practices and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily dispatch and operational scheduling.
• Support route planning and driver/equipment coordination.
• Provide customer service support and help resolve customer issues.
• Support safety and compliance efforts related to safety and environmental regulations.
• Assist with facility management and day-to-day operations.
• Analyze productivity metrics and contribute to continuous improvement projects.
• Shadow supervisors to prepare for future leadership in operations management.

Skills

Interest in operations

Cross-team coordination

Customer-focused

Safety compliance

Analytical skills

Job description

Management Trainee

to learn and support all aspects of waste and recycling operations through a hands‑on, shadowing-based approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with daily dispatch and operational scheduling
• Support route planning and driver/equipment coordination
• Provide customer service support and help resolve customer issues
• Support safety and compliance efforts related to safety and environmental regulations
• Assist with facility management and day-to-day operations
• Analyze productivity metrics and contribute to continuous improvement projects
• Shadow supervisors to prepare for future leadership in operations management

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong interest in operations management and learning end-to-end processes
• Ability to coordinate across teams and support dispatch activities
• Customer-focused mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Commitment to safety practices and regulatory compliance
• Basic analytical skills for productivity review and improvement