Operations Manager Trainee

Pay Range: $65,000 - $73,000

Must be open to relocation.

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.

• 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 (i.e., Operations Improvement Manager, Fleet Manager, Sales Manager, District Manager, Operations Manager)
• Other
  • Develop knowledge of DOT & OSHA safety programs and systems; operational business processes, systems & tools; performance management; dispatch & routing; fleet maintenance processes

• Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree (accredited) 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
  • Valid Driver's License and clean driving record

Key points regarding physical demands, occupational risks, and the work environment. The 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.

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Stock Purchase Plan, company match on 401K, etc. Employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Benefits may vary by site.