Operations Manager - Accelerated Leadership Development Program

Operations Manager Trainee (OMT) Program Expected Base Salary: $74,000 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, and managing frontline employees, overseeing daily route operations, and ensuring safety, performance, and service excellence. 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 Provide timely and consistent touchpoints with frontline employees. Regularly review 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. Actively practice and seek feedback on coaching conversations. Collaborate with all frontline managers to learn day‑to‑day business operations (Operations Improvement Manager, Fleet Manager, Sales Manager, District Managers, Operations Managers). 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 (accredited) and 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. Physical Requirements This job operates in a mix between an office environment and a plant/field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copy machines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short‑term disability. Stock purchase plan. Company match on 401K. Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Annual education assistance benefit. Dependent day care. Discounted stock options. Relocation This position does NOT require relocation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Waste Management Inc.