Operations Manager Trainee

Launch your leadership career with WM as an Operations Manager Trainee in Montgomery, Montgomery County — a full-time, on-site opportunity designed to develop the next generation of operations leaders through hands-on training and real-world experience.

About the Role

As an Operations Manager Trainee with WM in Montgomery, Montgomery County, you will complete a structured five-month development program based at the location you apply to. This program is built to prepare you for an Operations Manager position by immersing you in the day-to-day functions of running a successful operation. The starting salary for this role is $68,500.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate fully in a five-month, site-based training program that covers core operational functions.
• Learn the responsibilities of an Operations Manager, including team leadership, scheduling, and daily workflow management.
• Develop the practical skills needed to oversee personnel, processes, and performance once placed into a management role.
• Support local operations while building the knowledge required to step into a leadership position.

Qualifications

• Willingness to commit to a five-month training program completed at the site you applied to.
• Flexibility to relocate within the broader market area — including Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, and Arkansas — should a placement opportunity arise there.
• An understanding that, while WM aims to place trainees into an Operations Manager role at their training site, final placement depends on business needs and is not guaranteed.
• A drive to grow into a hands-on operations leadership career.

About WM

WM is a leading organization committed to operational excellence and to growing talent from within. Through programs like the Operations Manager Trainee track, WM invests in motivated individuals and equips them with the experience and skills needed to lead teams and manage operations across its market areas.

How to Apply

Ready to begin your path toward operations management with WM in Montgomery, Montgomery County? Submit your application today through the official listing. View the full listing and apply via Adzuna.