Operations Manager Trainee

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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, Route 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

A.

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

B.

Preferred Qualifications

IV.

Physical Requirements

Listed below are 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.

V. 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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• Seniority level Internship

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Management and Manufacturing

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