Operations Manager Trainee

WM; White Plains (MD); On-site; USD 63,900 - 78,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Job summary

A leading waste management company is seeking an Operations Manager Trainee in White Plains, MD. This role offers hands-on training to prepare you for a front-line management position. You will engage with frontline employees and learn operational best practices while developing leadership skills. Benefits include competitive compensation, health insurance, and a supportive work environment. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's degree or have relevant work experience and must be willing to relocate after training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or GED with 2 years relevant work experience.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Eligible to work in the USA.

Responsibilities

• Engage with frontline employees to ensure consistent communication.
• Collaborate with managers to understand daily operations.
• Learn about DOT & OSHA safety programs.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Operational efficiency

Customer satisfaction

Education

Bachelor's degree or high school diploma plus relevant experience

Job description

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Targeted Pay: $71,000/yr.

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 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, 401(k) with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!

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 (accredited) or high school diploma or GED plus 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 work experience, certifications, or training that demonstrate leadership or operational experience

Physical Requirements

Key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Combination: 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.

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 401(k), and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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