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Manager, Onboarding Optimization
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Location

Austin

Type

full-time

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About this role

The ideal candidate is currently in an operations role within the state of Texas or Oklahoma. 

I. Job Summary

The Onboarding Optimization Manager is responsible for Centralized Hiring, Onboarding, Retention, and workforce planning for operational success within our organization. This role is key to the long-term success of talent within frontline operations.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 

  • Manages daily driver candidate interviews, will be able to partner with multiple sites and meet candidates on site, to provide a realistic job preview.
  • Manages logistics of scheduling on site interviews at various sites. Will also be responsible for Weekly new employee onboarding training.
  • Partners with multiple business units to lead workforce planning and set staffing goals for sites. Is responsible for helping move those sites toward achieving those goals.
  • Oversees candidate offer process in partnership with Talent Acquisition partners.
  • Responsible for assurance of OJT completion, and assignment of a Dedicated Driver Trainer/Mentor.
  • Investigates, why employees are leaving the company and provide feedback to business unit leadership, Operations Solutions Manager, Talent Acquisition, and People Team.
  • Assist District manager in the creation and execution of retention strategy for frontline employees.
  • Creates and submits weekly and month end reports to senior management.


III. Qualifications 

A. Required Qualifications 
 

  • Bachelor's Degree (accredited) or in lieu of degree -
  • High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four (4) years of relevant work experience
  • 3 years previous operations management experience (in addition to education requirements) in transportation, logistics, or solid waste operations and three years’ experience interviewing and hiring CDL Drivers and other frontline positions
  • Valid Driver's License


B. Preferred Qualifications 

Currently an Operations Manager with experience hiring/training drivers. 

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. Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

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

 

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ABOUT WM
WM (WM.com) is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America – where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative.  This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons, or service federal property.  Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID, or TSA approved alternative.


WM Leaders are a critical part of our People First culture. The proud, caring and resilient members of the WM family are the foundation for our success. We commit to taking care of each other, our customers, our communities and the environment. We are Leaders in Sustainability & Environmental Solutions.

WM is more than just managing waste. We're industry leaders helping people and organizations achieve their sustainability goals, and We Are Always Working for a Sustainable Tomorrow. 

Other facts

Tech stack
Operations Management,Workforce Planning,Staffing Goals,Candidate Interviews,Onboarding Training,Retention Strategy,Logistics Management,Talent Acquisition,Employee Feedback,Reporting,Driver Training,Mentorship,Problem Solving,Collaboration,Communication,Scheduling

About Waste Management, Inc.

WM is North America's leading provider of integrated environmental solutions. We partner with our customers and communities to manage and reduce waste from collection to disposal while recovering valuable resources and creating clean, renewable energy. We are on a quest for environmental performance, a mission to maximize resource value, while minimizing – and even eliminating – environmental impact so that both our economy and our environment can thrive.

WM tailors its services to meet the needs of each customer group and to ensure consistent, superior service at the local level. Headquartered in Houston, the company serves nearly 20 million municipal, commercial, industrial, and residential customers through a network of 367 collection operations, 355 transfer stations, 273 active landfill disposal sites, 16 waste-to-energy plants, 104 recycling plants, and 111 beneficial-use landfill gas projects.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Environmental Services

What you'll do

  • The Onboarding Optimization Manager oversees centralized hiring, onboarding, retention, and workforce planning to ensure operational success. This role involves managing candidate interviews, training, and collaborating with various business units to achieve staffing goals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Manager, Onboarding Optimization do at Waste Management, Inc.?

As a Manager, Onboarding Optimization at Waste Management, Inc., you will: the Onboarding Optimization Manager oversees centralized hiring, onboarding, retention, and workforce planning to ensure operational success. This role involves managing candidate interviews, training, and collaborating with various business units to achieve staffing goals..

Why join Waste Management, Inc. as a Manager, Onboarding Optimization?

Waste Management, Inc. is a leading Environmental Services company.

Is the Manager, Onboarding Optimization position at Waste Management, Inc. remote?

The Manager, Onboarding Optimization position at Waste Management, Inc. is based in Austin, Texas, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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