Operation Manager

WM (Waste Management); Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

WM (Waste Management) is seeking an experienced Operations Manager / Transportation Manager to lead field-based driver teams, oversee daily transportation operations, and foster a strong safety-first culture. The role emphasizes coaching, mentoring, and developing drivers while ensuring DOT compliance and efficient route execution.

The ideal candidate will bring solid knowledge of transportation logistics, proven driver management experience, and a passion for coaching and performance

Qualifications

• Experience with DOT regulations and transportation logistics.
• Proven ability to manage driver teams.
• Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities.
• Commitment to safety-first culture.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily transportation operations and field-based driver teams.
• Conduct route observations and ride-alongs to ensure efficiency and safety.
• Provide onboarding, coaching, mentoring, and performance management for drivers and helpers.
• Maintain and document regulatory compliance records (e.g., DVIRs, driver time and attendance).
• Engage with frontline employees daily to support onboarding and career development.
• Identify improvement opportunities and drive safety, service, and performance initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Mentoring

Driver management

Education

Associate's degree

High School Diploma

Job description

Operations Manager / Transportation Manager

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager or Transportation Manager to lead and support our field‑based driver teams. This role involves overseeing daily transportation operations, conducting route observations and ride‑alongs, and fostering a strong safety‑first culture.

Ideal Candidate

• A solid background in DOT regulations and transportation logistics
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build relationships and engage with the team
• A passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing drivers

Preferred Experience

• In-depth knowledge of DOT compliance
• Proven success in managing driver teams
• Excellent coaching and mentoring abilities

Job Summary

This role is responsible for Onboarding, Developing, Coaching, Mentoring, and Performance Management of all drivers and helpers. Establish and maintain positive relationships with all front‑line employees. Spends the majority of the day in the field with frontline employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring new frontline employees have tools, instruction, and feedback for successful daily duties
• Meet with new frontline employees daily to ensure consistent communication and support of onboarding
• Provide timely and consistent touchpoints with frontline employees.
• Regular review of best practices to enhance daily performance
• Focus on understanding and progress of frontline employee career goals
• Identify and address improvement opportunities and collaborate with frontline employees to ensure continued success
• Actively practice and seek feedback on coaching conversations.
• Lead by example to ensure safety practices are paramount with each employee and
• Teaching and developing an understanding of the WM Way
• Conducts Root Cause Investigations for all injuries and incidents, ensuring consistent discipline and retraining.
• Documents and maintains records required by regulatory agencies such as the Department of Transportation.
• Reviews and audits documentation related to route operations daily (e.g., DVIRs, driver time and attendance, open tickets), following up where appropriate.
• Visits customers and customer sites to evaluate and resolve safety issues, seeking service alternatives where appropriate.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (accredited) or in lieu of a degree,
• High School Diploma (accredited) and two (2) years of relevant work experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and
• Legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located
• Driver's License Valid Driver's License Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful completion of the WM Operations Manager Trainee program

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.

Combination: This job operates in a mix between an office environment and plant/field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

Benefits

• At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more.
• Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Please note that benefits may vary by site.