Operations Manager Trainee

Waste Management; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Assistance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with match

Stock Options

Paid Vacation

Job summary

WM is seeking candidates for the Operations Manager Trainee (OMT) program to prepare individuals to become front-line Operations Managers. The role involves field-based training, leading teams, and driving profitability and customer satisfaction.

Relocation within a defined area is required after training, with a focus on developing skills across operations, coaching, and safety programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum two years of relevant work experience.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Develops frontline employees and provides timely coaching touchpoints.
• Coaches managers to learn day-to-day operations and drive performance.
• Gains knowledge of safety programs and operational processes.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pay Range: $70,000 - $78,000

Must be open to relocation!

What is the value of a WM job?

The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family.

We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work.

We Are Committed to Growth: Annual Education Assistance Benefit available for team members.

We Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!

Who are we? #WeAreWM

Job Summary

The Operations Manager Trainee (OMT) training program is intended to prepare individuals to become front‑line Operations 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.

Essential Duties and 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 OMT 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, Operations 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

Physical Requirements: 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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Base pay range for this on‑site position is $70,000 - $78,000. 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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