Operations Manager Trainee

Company Summary

Priority, headquartered in Clinton Township, MI, is a pioneering technology company transforming the logistics industry with our innovative solutions & commitment to exceptional customer service. We are seeking Team Players who excel in a collaborative environment, embrace change, & understand the impact their quality of work has on others. Our company has experienced rapid growth since its founding in 2018. This growth has allowed us to continually expand our workforce. Priority operates out of several facilities across 3 states. Priority maintains a diversified business model providing service to both municipal solid-waste, construction & demolition customers. Our biggest priority is providing outstanding customer service & revolutionizing the industry through the use of the latest technology.

Job Purpose

In your role as an Operations Manager Trainee/Intern, you will support daily operational activities within the company while gaining hands on experience in logistics, safety, compliance, and team coordination. This role assists operations managers in improving efficiency, ensuring proper waste collection and disposal processes, and maintaining high standards of environmental and safety performance.

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties include but are not limited to:

• Learn to plan and optimize daily driver routes for efficient waste collection operations.
• Gain hands-on experience tracking routes and monitoring operational performance in real time.
• Support and shadow drivers and field teams, building understanding of daily operational challenges.
• Develop skills in customer issue resolution and cross-team collaboration with logistics and operations staff.
• Participate in DOT safety compliance activities and assist in coaching drivers on safe procedures and regulatory best practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects, learning to identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, safety, and service quality.

The successful candidate profile includes:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain / Logistics, Business Administration, Environmental Management or related field
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced operations environment

At Priority Waste, there are fundamental qualities that we look for in all our employees:

• People who excel in a collaborative environment (team players)
• A willingness to do whatever the situation calls for
• An excitement to be part of a growing organization
• A genuine understanding that the quality of your work has a direct impact on the company's success