Leader in Training
Position Overview
Pay: Competitive salary and mileage reimbursement
Benefits: 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; 401(k) Match; Career Advancement; Free Online Classes; Mental Health & Financial Support; Pay on Demand + Cash Back; English/Spanish Learning
Location: 1000 Amble Drive, Charlotte, NC 28206 (100% On-site with local travel)
Schedule: Flexible rotation schedule (Includes early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends)
Requirements: Recent college graduate (up to 1 year post-grad), 1-year program commitment, and physical capability for field-based work
Perks: Rapid career advancement, extensive leadership training, local travel mileage reimbursement, and free professional development
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. If you are a high-energy leader looking to make a real impact on people and operations, you belong here.
What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities
As a Leader in Training (also known as our Operations Manager Trainee), your goal is to master people management out in the field. This hands-on management trainee program is designed to teach you operations from the ground up:
Field Operations & Leadership: Learn crew management, schedule work, review timesheets, and manage jobs across educational, corporate, and industrial sites.
Hands-On Rotation: Build credibility by working alongside frontline staff in janitorial and specialty services (cleaning, pressure washing, and equipment operation).
HR & Safety Management: Gain experience interviewing, onboarding, and coaching frontline staff while executing retention and engagement strategies.
Quality Assurance: Conduct site audits to inspect field work for quality, safety compliance, and completion.
Business Exposure: Gain exposure to sales, customer relations, and budget management to build a well-rounded foundation as a future field operations manager.
What You Bring To The Team / Qualifications
Education: Recent college graduate (up to 1 year post-graduation).
Commitment: Ability to commit to a structured, immersive 1-year Leader in Training / management trainee program.
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.
Skills: Strong people skills, verbal communication, and a safety-first mindset.
Why Work For The Budd Group
Accelerated Career Advancement: Fast-track paths into full operational leadership and management roles.
Structured Mentorship: One-on-one coaching and guidance from experienced industry executives throughout your 1-year track.
Long-Term Growth Opportunities: Ongoing professional development, free online classes, and cross-functional business training.
Personal & Leadership Development: Mental health, financial support programs, and continuous skills development to help you thrive on and off the field.