Operations Manager Trainee

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Englewood, CO

1d•$68,000 - $83,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Manager Trainee (OMT) program prepares experienced leaders to become frontline Operations Managers through a structured, hands-on five-month leadership onboarding program. Training takes place in Englewood, Colorado, and provides exposure to WM’s operations, systems, culture, and leadership approach. Most of the workday is spent in the field interacting with frontline employees. Trainees develop experience leading employees, improving operational efficiency, supporting safety initiatives, increasing financial profitability, and improving customer satisfaction. After onboarding, trainees transition into an Operations Manager role. Placement at the training site is not guaranteed; final placement depends on business needs and may be at a neighboring site within a reasonable commuting distance. Candidates must be willing to relocate within a certain geographic area at the end of training. The role operates in a combination of office and plant/field environments and routinely uses standard office equipment. The expected base pay range is $68,000–$83,000. The specific offer may be influenced by relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (accredited), or a high school diploma or GED (accredited) and two years of relevant work experience.
Two years of relevant work experience in addition to education requirements.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.
Valid driver’s license upon hire.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record throughout employment in this position.
Must be willing to relocate within a certain geographic area at the end of the training program.

Responsibilities

Provide timely and consistent touchpoints with frontline employees.
Review best practices regularly to enhance daily performance.
Partner with Drivers and Technicians to develop job-related skills.
Complete the assigned OMT training curriculum and other assigned training.
Practice coaching conversations and seek feedback on coaching.
Collaborate with frontline managers, including Operations Improvement Managers, Fleet Managers, Sales Managers, District Managers, and Operations Managers, to learn day-to-day business operations.
Develop knowledge of DOT and OSHA safety programs and systems, operational business processes, systems and tools, performance management, dispatch and routing, and fleet maintenance processes.
After completing onboarding, lead and develop frontline employees, oversee daily route operations, and drive safety, performance, and service excellence as an Operations Manager.