Milwaukee Waste Operations Manager

Pellitteri Waste Systems; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PTO

Health Insurance

401k match

Disability & Life Insurance

Job summary

Pellitteri Waste Systems, Inc. Milwaukee, WI is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for the Milwaukee division. The role oversees daily operations, emphasizing safety, efficiency, and customer service.

You will collaborate with drivers, dispatch, customer service, and sales teams to support growth and service excellence. The ideal candidate will lead dispatch optimization, route planning, and staff development while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Active Wisconsin driver’s license required.
• Valid CDL Class A or B license required.
• Experience using routing and dispatch software.
• Proven leadership experience managing and supporting driving staff.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience in waste management, transportation, logistics, or related industry preferred.
• Willing to undergo a drug screening as per local law/regulations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and improve dispatching and routing practices to ensure efficient, cost-effective operations.
• Respond to general sales inquiries with support from the sales and customer service teams.
• Conduct accident investigations and assist with corrective action and safety initiatives.
• Manage relationships with key accounts and address customer service concerns.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and operational support to drivers and field personnel.
• Monitor daily operations and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Serve as a working manager when needed, including assisting with route coverage and completing occasional loads.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and applicable transportation regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Route optimization

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Driver management

MS Office

Tools

Routing/Dispatch software

Job description

Pellitteri Waste Systems, Inc. Milwaukee, WI is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for the Milwaukee division. The role oversees daily operations, emphasizing safety, efficiency, and customer service.

You will collaborate with drivers, dispatch, customer service, and sales teams to support growth and service excellence. The ideal candidate will lead dispatch optimization, route planning, and staff development while ensuring compliance with regulations.