Operations Manager Trainee

WM; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 59,400 - 72,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Stock Purchase Plan

Company match on 401K

Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days

Job summary

A leading waste management company is seeking an Operations Manager Trainee to prepare for front-line management roles. This training program involves interacting with employees and learning to enhance operational efficiency and team leadership. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent, a valid Driver's License, and eligibility to work. The position offers a competitive compensation package, including various benefits such as medical coverage and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.
• Valid Driver's License and clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and consistent touchpoints with frontline employees.
• Collaborate with frontline managers to learn day-to-day operations.
• Develop knowledge of DOT & OSHA safety programs.

Skills

Coaching skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

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Targeted Pay: $66,000/yr

Must be open to relocation.

I. 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.

II. 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

III. Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited) or equivalent; or High School Diploma or GED (accredited) with two (2) years of relevant work experience
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional relevant experience and education beyond the minimum requirements

V. Benefits

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