Operations Manager Trainee

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. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family.

We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work.

We Are Committed to Growth: Annual Education Assistance Benefit available for team members.

We Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!

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Ready to roll with us? Click Apply to join the WM (formerly Waste Management) team today.

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 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 equivalent.
• 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 with a clean driving record.

• 2 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirements).
• Experience in transportation, logistics, or operations management.
• Strong communication and coaching skills.

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, and copy machines.

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

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.

WM is an equal‑opportunity employer. For United States applicants, WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada applicants, WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

• Job Identification 2340862
• Job Category Operations Management - Frontline
• Posting Date 01/06/2026, 07:06 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 6705 RICHMOND RD, SOLON, OH, 44139, US (On-site)