Operations Manager Trainee

About The Role

If you love people, thrive on high energy, and want to learn how a multi-million dollar business runs, this is the launchpad you've been searching for.

Requirements

• Recent college graduate (up to 1 year post-grad)
• Willing to commit to a 1-year program
• Able to perform highly physical work

Qualifications

• Education: Recent college graduate (up to one year post-graduation)
• Commitment: Ability to commit to a structured, immersive one-year program running from June to May
• 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

Perks

• Rapid career advancement
• Extensive leadership training
• A company vehicle/travel allowance for local job site visits

Pay

Competitive Salary (Discussed during interview)

Schedule

Flexible schedule based on rotation (Includes early mornings, evenings, and some weekends)

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Match, and Paid Time Off

Location

1000 Amble Drive, Charlotte, NC 28206 (On-site / Field-based)

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.

What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities

• Train to master people management out in the field
• 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, landscaping, and specialty services (mowing, cleaning, 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: Rotate through sales, customer relations, and budget management to build a well-rounded executive foundation

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