Operations Manager Trainee

Ready to swap the classroom for a real-world leadership laboratory? Grab your boots—your management career starts now. Pay: Competitive Salary (Discussed during interview) Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Match, and Paid Time Off Location: 600 Airport Blvd, Suite 1300, Morrisville, NC 27560 (On-site / Field-based) Schedule: Flexible schedule based on rotation (Includes early mornings, evenings, and some weekends) Requirements: Recent college graduate (up to 1 year post-grad), willing to commit to a 1-year program, and able to perform highly physical work Perks: Rapid career advancement, extensive leadership training, and local travel mileage reimbursement for job site visits About The Budd Group The Budd Group is a leading facilities services company, operating as a God-honoring organization dedicated to excellence, growth, and community. We believe in investing in people, providing the resources and mentorship you need to thrive. If you are a high-energy leader looking to make a real impact on people and operations, you belong here. What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities As an Operations Manager Trainee (internally referred to as our Leader in Training), your goal is to master people management out in the field. This is a hands-on Management Trainee track designed to teach you operations from the ground up: Field Operations & Leadership: Learn and conduct crew management, schedule work and employees, review timesheets, and manage jobs across educational, corporate, and industrial sites. Hands-On Rotation: Build credibility by working alongside frontline staff in janitorial and specialty services (cleaning, pressure washing, and equipment operation). HR & Safety Management: Gain experience interviewing, onboarding, and coaching frontline staff while managing retention and engagement strategies. Quality Assurance: Conduct site audits to inspect field work for quality, safety compliance, and completion. Business Exposure: Gain exposure to sales, customer relations, and budget management to build a well-rounded executive foundation. What You Bring To The Team / Qualifications Education: Recent college graduate (up to one year post-graduation). Commitment: Ability to commit to a structured, immersive one-year program  Drive: An outgoing, personable attitude with a clear goal of pursuing field operations management rather than finance or data analytics. Physical Capability: Willingness to work in a highly physical role in both indoor and outdoor settings. Flexibility: Adaptable to changing schedules, including early mornings, nights, and occasional weekend rotations. Skills: Strong people skills, verbal communication, and a safety-first mindset. Why Work For The Budd Group God-honoring company Paid time off (Vacation, Sick, 9 Holidays, 2 Floating, 1 Volunteer day) Medical, Dental, and Vision plan options Life, Accident, and Disability Insurance HSA/FSA and 401(k) Match Accelerated Career Advancement paths Free Online Classes & Professional Development Mental Health & Financial Support programs Pay on Demand + Cash Back perks English/Spanish Learning opportunities