Operations Manager Trainee

Must be open to relocation within Southwest Ontario

The Trainee Operations Manager (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.

Upon 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.

If you’re looking for a clear path into leadership, not just a job, this program is designed for you.

I. Job Summary

The Trainee Operations Manager (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.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• DEVELOPING
• Provide timely and consistent touchpoints with frontline employees
• Regular review of best practices to enhance daily performance
• Partners with Drivers and Technicians to develop job-related skills
• Completes the assigned OMT training curriculum and all other assigned training
• COACHING
• Actively practice and seek feedback on coaching conversations
• Collaborates with all frontline managers to learn the day-to-day business operations (., Operations Improvement Manager, Fleet Manager, Sales Manager,
• Collaborate with all frontline managers to learn the day-to-day business operations (., Operations Improvement Manager, Fleet Manager, Sales Manager, District Managers, Operations Managers)
• OTHER
• Develop knowledge of safety programs and systems; operational business processes, systems & tools; performance management; dispatch & routing; fleet maintenance processes

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited) or in lieu of a degree,
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and two (2) years of relevant work experience.
• 2 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirements)
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located
• Valid Driver's License
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record throughout the duration of employment in this position

B. Preferred Qualifications

IV. Physical Requirements
Listed 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. Combination: 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.

The expected base pay range for this [office/on-site] position is $67,725 to $90,420. This range represents a good faith estimate forthis position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidatemay be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

Benefits

At 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 RRSP, and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.