Operations Manager Trainee

Job Summary

Targeted Pay Range: $80,000 - $83,000. Must be open to relocation after training within the Pacific Northwest market area (Washington, Oregon, and Idaho). The Operations Manager Trainee (OMT) program is a structured 5‑month leadership development program designed to prepare you for a front‑line Operations Manager (OM) role. During training you will gain hands‑on field experience leading employees, improving operational efficiency, supporting safety programs, and driving customer satisfaction.

Upon successful completion, trainees transition into an Operations Manager position responsible for coaching, mentoring, managing frontline employees, overseeing daily route operations, and ensuring safety, performance, and service excellence. If you’re looking for a clear path into leadership, not just a job, this program is designed for you.

• DEVELOPING
  • 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 assigned training.
• COACHING
  • Actively practice and seek feedback on coaching conversations.
  • Collaborate with all frontline managers to learn the day‑to‑day business operations (e.g., 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree (accredited) or high school diploma/ GED with two (2) years of relevant work experience.
• Additional two (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.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record throughout the duration of employment.

Combination of office and field environment, requiring standard office equipment usage. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Employees receive discretionary time off, up to 80 hours of paid sick time per year, and seven paid holidays. The Company also offers a leave pay policy providing up to 4 weeks of paid leave within 12 months, along with medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, a Stock Purchase Plan, 401K match, paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Benefits may vary by site.