Manager in Training

NOW HIRING: Manager-in-Training
Compensation: $60,000-$65,000 per year

Ready to build a career in operations leadership? SBM’s Manager-in-Training (MIT) program is a 9-week, hands-on path into site leadership — no two days the same, real responsibility from week one, and a team invested in getting you there.
What You’ll Do
From day one, you’ll be immersed in the day-to-day of running an SBM site — learning directly from site leaders, safety experts, and client operations teams. By week three, you’ll be applying what you’ve learned in real scenarios. By week nine, you’ll have the operational foundation and leadership skills to step into a site leadership role.
What You’ll Learn
- Team development and performance management
- Client engagement and relationship management
- Safety program leadership
- Budget management
Where It Leads
Graduates move into operations leadership roles across SBM’s sites — the specific next step depends on your track and location, and your mentors will help you find the right fit as you go.
Who We Are
SBM has been a leading workplace services provider for more than four decades, founded in 1982 in Sacramento. Today we’re a minority-owned company of 12,000+ associates supporting more than 1,000 sites for a Fortune 500 client base across the U.S., Latin America, and Asia — with an industry-recognized safety culture and a genuine investment in developing our people.
What You Bring
You’re a natural leader who hasn’t had the title yet — someone who takes ownership, thrives in fast-paced environments, and isn’t afraid to roll up your sleeves to figure out how things really work. You ask good questions, build trust quickly, and bring a competitive drive to everything you do. Relocation-ready and eager to grow, you’re looking for more than a job — you want a career with momentum.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Willingness and ability to relocate
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Job Overview

The Assistant Operations Manager will be responsible for assisting with coordinating and directing operations necessary to carry out contractual responsibilities between SBM and customers including all necessary planning, supervision, budgeting, vendor and supply contact, customer relations and other high level managerial or supervisor responsibilities.

Roles & Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist with developing work schedules to ensure adequate service

• Prepare schedules for service personnel, assigns personnel to routes

• Assist with inspection and evaluation of establishment for program compliance, i.e., safety, quality, and service

• Assist with inventory supplies and equipment

• Investigate and promote improved equipment and methods

• Review customer requests for service to ascertain cause for service request, type of malfunction, and address with manager

• Assist with implementation and execution of policies and goals

• Inspect plant and evaluate use of space and facilities

• Assist with plan, budget, and schedule modifications including cost estimates bid sheets and contracts

• Participate in the development of long-range plans, conceptual designs, and capital outlay requirements for program/process improvements

• Assist with coordination of program specifications, requirements for proposals and contracts, and associated documents

• Maintain a safe work environment for self and employees

• Assist with compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, such as, FLSA, OSHA, ADA, etc.

• Act as liaison between company, customers, clients, employees, and subcontractors

• Review correspondence concerning contractors and responds as appropriate

• Establish and maintain contact with contractors to ensure the smooth working of the contract process

• Conduct and attend meetings to communicate top down, and bottom up on a consistent real time basis, with customers, clients, and employees

• Assist with human resource concerns and issues

• Some travel may be required for this position

Qualification

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job safely.  Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

Education and/ or Experience

A.A. Degree required in Business Management, or a related field with 2+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

CPR/AED/First Aid certification a plus

Bilingual a plus

May be required to have a valid driver’s license.

Completed all safety and task training certification.

May be required to be forklift certified.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Bilingual a plus

Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment and willing to share with team.

Knowledge of the upkeep and care of the cleaning equipment.

Knowledge of cleaning compounds and chemicals, and their safe, efficient use.

Customer service, problem solving, time management, project management, planning, excellent communication, presentation, interviewing, coaching, and training skills.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Computer Skills.

Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, employees, and general public.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning, and directing work; performance evaluations; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Ensure employees are properly trained on tasks and safety requirements.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or listen. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

SBM offers comprehensive benefit packages. For information about SBM's benefits, please visit SBM's website at:

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