Management Trainee

The Operations Manager Trainee II will work with all members of the branch, and management team to develop the technical and leadership skills necessary to assist with needed operational activities and to ensure the support of the branch’s goals and objectives. Key Responsibilities: • Monitor, resolve, document, and report all customer concerns and issues. Relay and coordinate information between operations and sales. • Monitor and ensure timely and proper completion of paperwork for Drivers including truck reports, driver logs and vehicle inspections. • Complete fuel reports, DOT hours recap and tonnage reports daily. • Perform route audits on all vehicle product lines and become familiar with each line. • Create and ensure proper distribution of work orders for all Drivers and Helpers • Work with customer service to become familiar with customer calls and questions. • Create and ensure proper scheduling of Drivers and Helpers. • Coordinate with Drivers to ensure that all missed stops and special pick-ups are completed daily. • Review and analyze productivity reports for improvement opportunities. • Familiarize yourself with GFL systems used in daily operations. • Observe and monitor employee work habits and skills and make suggestions for programs designed to correct any concerns. • Confer and work with shop management to gain knowledge of shop function as it relates to the overall operation of branch. • Participate in all safety related meetings and activities and correct any observed safety related hazards. • Gain knowledge of all personnel related matters including hiring, training, coaching, counseling, termination, etc. Additional Responsibilities: • Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors. • Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management. Machines, Tools and Equipment: • Operate standard office equipment (i.e., facsimile, copy machine and personal computer). • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. • Operate dispatch/radio equipment. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet time deadlines and work well under pressure. • Possess ability to speak and communicate effectively with customers and employees both verbally and in writing. • Ability to calculate mathematical problems as needed to perform daily duties. • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, instructions, and procedure manuals. • Ability to write routine reports and correspondences. • Possess good organizational and record-keeping skills. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree required. • At least five (5) years management/leadership experience required. • Combination of education and/or experience. • Two (2) years’ experience in the waste or transportation industry. Physical/Mental Demands: • Ability to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and climb. • Visual requirements include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision. Working Conditions: • Work in indoor office environment 50% of the time. • Noise level is usually moderate. • Ability to frequently lift/move up to 15 pounds and occasionally move/lift up to 25 pounds. #GFLTalent We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. 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We consider our employees’ personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire—whether it’s advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions. With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form “Team Green”—united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. Regardless of the work we’re doing today, we’ve got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life. GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that's on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams. 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