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While we aim to place candidates into an Operations Manager role at their training location, this is not guaranteed. Final placement is based on business needs, and candidates must be willing to relocate within the market area (Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia) if a position is not available at the training site upon completion.\nThe Operations Manager Trainee (OMT) program is a structured 5-month leadership development program designed to prepare you for a front-line Operations Manager (OM) role. During training, you will gain hands-on field experience leading employees, improving operational efficiency, supporting safety programs, and driving customer satisfaction.\nUpon successful completion, trainees transition into an Operations Manager position responsible for coaching, mentoring, and managing frontline employees, overseeing daily route operations, and ensuring safety, performance, and service excellence.\nIf you’re looking for a clear path into leadership, not just a job, this program is designed for you.\nWhat is the value of a WM Job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career.\nWe Are Always Working For A Sustainable Tomorrow®: Our mission is to leave the world a better place than we found it by helping its inhabitants find purpose in becoming its caretakers.\nWe Are People First: The members of the WM family are the foundation for our success. We foster an environment where all teammates feel welcomed, valued and seen.\nWe Are Committed to Your Growth: Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program, paid on-the-job training, and established career progression.\nWe Are Stable: From the front line to the corporate offices, our team members perform essential and meaningful work.\nWe Are a Family: At WM we are over 60,000 people - from many places and many backgrounds, and it is our amazing differences that make us stronger.\nWe Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!\nReady to roll with us? Click Apply to join the WM team today.\nI. Job Summary\nThe 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.\nII. Essential Duties and Responsibilities\nDEVELOPING\nProvide timely and consistent touchpoints with frontline employees\nRegular review of best practices to enhance daily performance\nPartners with Drivers and Technicians to develop job-related skills\nCompletes the assigned OMT training curriculum and all other assigned training\nCOACHING\nActively practice and seek feedback on coaching conversations\nCollaborates 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)\nOTHER\nDevelop knowledge of DOT & OSHA safety programs and systems; operational business processes, systems & tools; performance management; dispatch & routing; fleet maintenance processes\nIII. Qualifications\nA. Required Qualifications\nBachelor's Degree (accredited) or in lieu of a degree,\nHigh School Diploma or GED (accredited) and two (2) years of relevant work experience.\n2 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirements) and\nMust be at least 18 years of age and\nLegally eligible to work in the country where the position is located\nValid Driver's License Upon Hire and\nMust maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record throughout the duration of employment in this position Upon Hire\nB. Preferred Qualifications\nIV. Physical Requirements\nListed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.\nCombination: This 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.\nPay : The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $60,000- $65,000. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location\nV. Benefits\nAt WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. 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