Field Ops Leader: Safety, Compliance & Growth

Priority Waste Resources; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Waste is seeking an Operations Manager to lead daily field operations in Auburn Hills, MI. You will direct frontline teams, ensure safety and service quality, and coordinate with maintenance, HR, and safety for compliant, efficient route execution.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in field operations or transportation management, strong leadership and communication skills, and experience with routing or dispatch software. CDL is preferred but not mandatory; fit and drive matter most.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of supervisory or management experience leading frontline employees and coordinating daily operations.
• 3–5+ years of experience in field operations, transportation, logistics, service delivery, or a related operational environment.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred or ability to obtain and maintain one.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience utilizing routing, dispatch, scheduling, workforce management, or other operational software platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work in outdoor and industrial settings with exposure to varying weather conditions and operational environments.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Managing and directing field operations
• Developing and ensuring continuous improvement of processes, systems, and procedures in areas including productions, quality assurance, and workflow
• Coordinating operational needs with the Maintenance Team
• Working with Human Resources to interview, hire, and retain employees
• Coaching, training, mentoring, and overseeing employees
• Managing and resolving customer issues as needed
• Examining completed work to ensure that services are provided in accordance with the high standards set by the company
• Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, statutes, ordinances, and permit conditions as they relate to waste operations
• Monitoring Driver and Laborer time and attendance, minimizing overtime and ensuring Drivers operate within regulations
• Working closely with Safety Team to ensure a safe work environment and safe practices
• Ensuring DOT compliance (physicals, drug tests, medical certifications, etc.)
• Responsible for managing the Assistant Operations Manager
• Ensure drivers in training are certified for operation
• 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

Skills

Supervisory experience

Operations management

Leadership

Routing software

Dispatch software

Problem-solving

CDL preferred

Job description

Priority Waste is seeking an Operations Manager to lead daily field operations in Auburn Hills, MI. You will direct frontline teams, ensure safety and service quality, and coordinate with maintenance, HR, and safety for compliant, efficient route execution.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in field operations or transportation management, strong leadership and communication skills, and experience with routing or dispatch software. CDL is preferred but not mandatory; fit and drive matter most.