Operations Lead — Build Teams, Drive Safety & Service

Coastal Waste & Recycling; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Employee Referral Program

Career Growth & Leadership Development

Collaborative Team Environment

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Coastal Waste & Recycling, a fast-growing environmental services company in the Southeast, is seeking an Operations Supervisor in Miami, FL. You will lead Drivers, Dispatchers, and frontline teams, own staffing, coach employees, and uphold a strong safety culture to deliver reliable service.

You will partner with Customer Experience, Fleet Maintenance, and other departments to ensure safe, efficient daily operations and develop future leaders within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large field teams in transportation, logistics, or waste services.
• Proven ability to coach, develop, and motivate frontline staff.
• Strong communication, conflict resolution, and decision‑making skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and customer service in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Drivers, Collection Specialists, Lead Drivers, Dispatchers, and other operations staff.
• Staff your operation: recruit, interview, hire, onboard, and retain top talent.
• Conduct daily crew-outs/crew-ins and safety huddles for a safe day.
• Promote a safety culture through coaching, observations, and safety initiatives.
• Monitor routes and make real‑time decisions to maximize safety and efficiency.
• Collaborate with other Supervisors to balance workloads and share resources.
• Provide performance feedback and develop future leaders.

Skills

Leadership

People dev

Communication

Safety culture

Staffing

Decision making

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Coastal Waste & Recycling, a fast-growing environmental services company in the Southeast, is seeking an Operations Supervisor in Miami, FL. You will lead Drivers, Dispatchers, and frontline teams, own staffing, coach employees, and uphold a strong safety culture to deliver reliable service.

You will partner with Customer Experience, Fleet Maintenance, and other departments to ensure safe, efficient daily operations and develop future leaders within a collaborative team environment.