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Operations Manager

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Winsted, MNJob$75–80K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$75–80K/yr
Location
Winsted, MN
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License

Job overview

The Operations Manager oversees onboarding, development, coaching, mentoring, and performance management of drivers and helpers, maintaining positive relationships with frontline employees while spending most of the day in the field. Responsibilities include safety practices, root cause investigations, regulatory documentation, and customer site visits.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CoachingMentoringPerformance ManagementSafety PracticesRoot Cause InvestigationDocumentationRegulatory ComplianceCustomer Site VisitsCommunicationLeadership

Qualifications

Associate's DegreeHigh School Diploma2 Years Relevant Work ExperienceMust Be 18+Legal Work AuthorizationValid Driver's LicenseSuccessful Completion of WM Operations Manager Trainee Program

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Position Hours: This role starts at 8am.

I. Job Summary

This role is responsible for Onboarding, Developing, Coaching, Mentoring, and Performance Management of all drivers and helpers. Establish and maintain positive relationships with all front-line employees. Spends the majority of the day in the field with frontline employees.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Ensuring new frontline employees have tools, instruction, and feedback for successful daily duties

  • Meet with new frontline employees daily to ensure consistent communication and support of onboarding

  • Provide timely and consistent touchpoints with frontline employees.

  • Regular review of best practices to enhance daily performance

  • Focus on understanding and progress of frontline employee career goals

  • Identify and address improvement opportunities and collaborate with frontline employees to ensure continued success

  • Actively practice and seek feedback on coaching conversations.

  • Lead by example to ensure safety practices are paramount with each employee and

  • Teaching and developing an understanding of the WM Way

  • Conducts Root Cause Investigations for all injuries and incidents, ensuring consistent discipline and retraining.

  • Documents and maintains records required by regulatory agencies such as the Department of Transportation.

  • Reviews and audits documentation related to route operations daily (e.g., DVIRs, driver time and attendance, open tickets), following up where appropriate.

  • Visits customers and customer sites to evaluate and resolve safety issues, seeking service alternatives where appropriate.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree (accredited) or in lieu of a degree,

  • High School Diploma (accredited) and two (2) years of relevant work experience.

  • Must be at least 18 years of age

  • Legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located

  • Valid Driver's License

B. Preferred Qualifications

  • Successful completion of the WM Operations Manager Trainee program

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.

Pay: The expected salary range for this onsite position is $74,580 - $80,000 per year. This represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for incentive pay.

V. 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 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

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