Manager Trainee - Leadership Development Program

Launch Your Leadership Career With Us

Salary range: $55,000-$70,000

Dead River Company is seeking motivated, career-driven graduates to join our Management Training Program. Ideal candidates are recent graduates/grads May 2026 of a 2-year technical or trade program or a 4-year college/university program who are ready to apply their education in a hands-on operational leadership environment.

If you are eager to grow, take initiative, and build a long-term management career in a stable and essential industry, this opportunity is designed for you.

What You'll Gain:

• Structured leadership development
• Direct mentorship from experienced Regional Directors and General Managers
• Hands-on exposure to real operational decision-making
• Cross-functional business experience
• Clear path toward management opportunities
• Experience in a stable, essential industry (energy & operations)

What You'll Do:

As a Manager Trainee, you'll rotate through key departments to build a complete understanding of how our business operates:

• Customer Service & Office Operations
• Delivery & Logistics
• Service & Field Operations
• Sales & Customer Growth
• Credit & Financial Operations

You'll also:

• Assist senior leaders with budgeting and financial analysis
• Review performance metrics and operational reports
• Participate in marketing and customer experience initiatives
• Learn industry regulations and company policies
• Support fleet, facility, and operational improvement projects
• Take part in formal company-sponsored leadership training

This is not a shadowing program — you'll be actively involved in real business operations.

Who We're Looking For:

We're seeking recent graduates who demonstrate:

• Leadership experience (school, athletics, military, work, student organizations)
• Strong communication skills
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Initiative and self-motivation
• Organizational strength and attention to detail
• Integrity and follow-through
• A genuine desire to lead teams in the future

Education:

• Recent graduate of a 2-year technical/trade program or 4-year college/university
• Business, Operations, Logistics, Technical, or related majors preferred

Why Dead River Company:

• Clear growth path into management
• Exposure to senior leadership
• Meaningful responsibility early in your career
• Team-oriented culture
• Stable and growing industry
• Opportunity to make an impact in local communities
• Competitive salary & Benefits

Build Your Future With Us:

Whether you come from a hands-on trade background and are ready to step into leadership, or you are a business-minded graduate eager to apply strategy and analytics in a real-world operational setting, this program is built for you. We value individuals who understand how work gets done in the field and those who can think critically about improving performance, serving customers, and leading teams.

If you are ready to combine technical knowledge, operational experience, and business insight into a meaningful leadership career, we encourage you to apply and grow with Dead River Company.

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