Operations Manager Trainee

WM; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days

Job summary

A leading waste management company seeks an Operations Manager Trainee to prepare for a management role. The position involves fieldwork with employees, focusing on operations improvement and staff development. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work in a mix of office and field environments. Comprehensive benefits and a competitive compensation package are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or High School Diploma/GED with 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Must be at least 18 years old and legally eligible to work.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely touchpoints with frontline employees.
• Review best practices to enhance performance.
• Collaborate with frontline managers for business operations.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

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

WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and consistent touchpoints with frontline employees
• Regular review of best practices to enhance daily performance
• Partner with Drivers and Technicians to develop job-related skills
• Complete the assigned OMT training curriculum and all other required training
• Actively practice and seek feedback on coaching conversations
• Collaborate with all frontline managers to learn day-to-day business operations (Operations Improvement Manager, Fleet Manager, Sales Manager, District Managers, Route Managers)
• Develop knowledge of DOT and OSHA safety programs and systems; operational processes, systems & tools; performance management; dispatch and routing; fleet maintenance processes

Qualifications

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

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

Benefits

At WM, eligible employees receive a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability, plus a Stock Purchase Plan and 401(k) with company match. Benefits may vary by site. Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days are also provided.

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