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Onboarding Optimization Manager

WM
SAINT LOUIS, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/8/2026


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.

TRAVEL FOR THIS ROLE: 50%

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 

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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