Operations Manager - Leader in Training

The Budd Group•Winston-Salem, NC

About The Position

🎓 Leader in Training (Class of 2026) 🚀 The Budd Group | One-Year Rotational Leadership Program Are you a recent grad ready to trade the classroom for a real-world masterclass in business? This isn't your typical entry-level desk job. Our Leader in Training (LIT) program is an intensive, 12-month immersion designed to turn high-potential graduates into the next generation of industry leaders. 💼 The Mission You’ll spend one year rotating through every facet of The Budd Group. From the front lines to the executive suite, you’ll master: Operations & Management 🛠️ Customer & Employee Relations 🤝 Human Resources & Talent Acquisition 📋 Accounting & Sales Strategy 📈 🛠️ What You’ll Be Doing You’ll learn our business from the ground up—literally. Expect a mix of "boots-on-the-ground" grit and high-level strategy: The Fundamentals: Get hands-on with janitorial, landscaping, and specialty services (yes, that means mowing, pruning, and site clean-up!). 🌿 Management: Take the reins on scheduling, crew management, and quality audits. 📋 Sales & Growth: Master the art of the pitch, from cold calling to high-stakes presentations. 📞 HR & People Ops: Lead the charge in interviewing, onboarding, and building employee engagement strategies. 👥 Business Intelligence: Dive deep into AR/AP, budgeting, and performance tracking in our LMS. 📊 🏆 The Goal Our mission is simple: We train you to lead. Upon successful completion of the program, we aim to transition you into a permanent management or specialized leadership role within our organization. Ready to build your future? Apply today! The Budd Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.

Requirements

Recent Grad: You’ve graduated within the last year.
Committed: Ready for a full 1-year journey (June – May).
Resilient: You’re happy working in a highly physical, indoor/outdoor environment.
Flexible: You’re okay with evenings or weekends when the job calls for it.

Nice To Haves

Natural Leader: You know how to motivate a team.
Client-Focused: You pride yourself on top-tier customer service.
Sharp Communicator: You’re clear, concise, and professional.
Safety First: You never cut corners when it comes to well-being.

Responsibilities

Get hands-on with janitorial, landscaping, and specialty services
Take the reins on scheduling, crew management, and quality audits
Master the art of the pitch, from cold calling to high-stakes presentations
Lead the charge in interviewing, onboarding, and building employee engagement strategies
Dive deep into AR/AP, budgeting, and performance tracking in our LMS

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