Operations Manager Trainee
About The Position
If you love people, thrive on high energy, and want to learn how a multi-million dollar business runs, this is the launchpad you've been searching for. The Budd Group is a leading facilities services company, operating as a God-honoring organization dedicated to excellence, growth, and community. We believe in investing in people, providing the resources and mentorship you need to thrive. If you are a high-energy leader looking to make a real impact on people and operations, you belong here. As an Operations Manager Trainee (internally referred to as our Leader in Training), your goal is to master people management out in the field. This is a hands-on Management Trainee track designed to teach you operations from the ground up.
Requirements
- Recent college graduate (up to one year post-graduation).
- Ability to commit to a structured, immersive one-year program running from June to May.
- An outgoing, personable attitude with a clear goal of pursuing field operations management rather than finance or data analytics.
- Willingness to work in a highly physical role in both indoor and outdoor settings.
- Adaptable to changing schedules, including early mornings, nights, and occasional weekend rotations.
- Strong people skills, verbal communication, and a safety-first mindset.
Responsibilities
- Learn and conduct crew management, schedule work and employees, review timesheets, and manage jobs across educational, corporate, and industrial sites.
- Build credibility by working alongside frontline staff in janitorial, landscaping, and specialty services (mowing, cleaning, and equipment operation).
- Gain experience interviewing, onboarding, and coaching frontline staff while managing retention and engagement strategies.
- Conduct site audits to inspect field work for quality, safety compliance, and completion.
- Rotate through sales, customer relations, and budget management to build a well-rounded executive foundation.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Match, and Paid Time Off
- Rapid career advancement
- Extensive leadership training
- Company vehicle/travel allowance for local job site visits
- God-honoring company
- Paid time off (Vacation, Sick, 9 Holidays, 2 Floating, 1 Volunteer day)
- Life, Accident, and Disability Insurance
- HSA/FSA and 401(k) Match
- Accelerated Career Advancement paths
- Free Online Classes & Professional Development
- Mental Health & Financial Support programs
- Pay on Demand + Cash Back perks
- English/Spanish Learning opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
