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Job Ref:  114074
Employer:  Waste Management.
City:  Downers Grove
State/Province:  Illinois
Country:  United States
Type of Employment:  Full Time
Environmental Categories:  Other
Industries:  Other/Not Classified
Required Education:  Other
Job Description: 

Operations Management Trainee


Are you looking for a way to get into a management track position with a Fortune 500 company? Do you have the thirst to learn and the drive to succeed? Are you excited about getting involved in a company that cares about the environment and that makes a real difference in the communities they serve? If your answer is yes, then apply for the Operations Management Trainee position today to begin your career and help us continue to grow as an industry leader.


Summary


The Operations Management Trainee position is part of a developmental training program designed to develop individuals into frontline manager roles. Your tasks will be directed and supervised by frontline managers (e.g., Fleet, Sales, District or Route Managers) related to your assigned business activity. In this position, you will be assigned work activities and projects through which you will develop a working knowledge of the day-to-day hauling or post-collection business operations as it pertains to routine production and long term goals. Frequent field assignments are the core foundation of the position.


Key Responsibilities


  • Rides along with Waste Management drivers on existing routes to identify container weight and size, time, accessibility, risk, to determine the effectiveness of route sequencing, increase route efficiency, and document specific route and customer data.

  • Works with all frontline managers to effectively analyze routes to uncover improvement opportunities and review and implement corrective actions

  • Develops a working knowledge of Waste Management's operational and general business applications including but not limited to Safety, Efficiency, Human Resources, Customer Service, Finance and Accounting and Financial Planning. The incumbent is responsible for building a comprehensive understanding of how these functions contribute to the day to day and long term success of the business and the employees

  • Develops a strong understanding and dedication to the Waste Management Safety Program; work with Corporate and local safety teams to continue to create an aware and observant safety conscious culture

  • Periodically attends and contributes to driver safety meetings to promote a favorable working relationship among all employees

  • Attend all mandatory training sessions; proficiency evaluations will occur following all sessions

  • Participate in area mentor programs



Requirements


  • Bachelors Degree

  • Valid State Driver's License


Preferred Qualifications



  • Bachelor's Degree in Management, Science, Accounting, or Business

  • Prior experience in Transportation, Dispatch or Logistics


At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401k plan, Tuition Reimbursement and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.


Apply today to kick-start your career and start making a difference in your community!
01/31/2012

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