Operations Manager

Texas Disposal Systems; Alpine (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Disposal Systems is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee city and transfer contracts, assist with market development, and coordinate with directors, managers, drivers, and customers. The role reports to the Director of Operations - Offsite and the Commercial and Residential System Managers, ensuring safety, compliance, and high-quality service.

Responsibilities include hiring and training staff, supervising drivers, coordinating with dispatch, maintaining KPIs, reviewing route data,

Qualifications

• At least two years of management experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to read and understand budgets and P&L.

Responsibilities

• Hire and train drivers and staff at the assigned facility.
• Ensure daily work is completed by drivers and staff.
• Supervise drivers and inspect company vehicles.
• Coordinate with central dispatch and other departments.
• Maintain KPIs and analyze route data for quality service.
• Monitor driver hours to ensure TXDOT compliance and cost control.
• Develop good relations with city and local communities.

Skills

Management experience

Waste management knowledge

Microsoft Office

Budget management

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Fleet routing software

TDS computer systems

Job description

The Operations Manager, under the supervision of the Director of Operations - Offsite, will ensure all city and transfer contracts are correctly executed, assist with the development of the local market area and interact regularly with all directors, area market managers, service managers, drivers and customers. The Operations Manager will also report all issues and concerns requiring attention to the Director of Operations - Offsite and to the Commercial and Residential System Managers.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• In a collaborative process with HR, Safety and senior management, hire and train drivers, transfer station and collection staff of the assigned facility.
• Ensure drivers and operations staff complete each day’s work.
• Supervise hauling company drivers and conduct regular inspections on company vehicles.
• Coordinate with the central dispatch office.
• Coordinate with other departments including Safety, Maintenance, central dispatch and system managers to ensure the highest quality of service possible is being provided in a safe manner.
• Maintain key performance indicators for the facility, as applicable.
• Maintain a level of employment in accordance with workload in order to ensure quality service and safe productivity.
• Evaluate equipment quality and availability on a daily basis by communicating with the Maintenance Department.
• Regularly review route data and interact with drivers to ensure that TDS standards and policies are upheld.
• Conduct route observations and driver ride-alongs.
• Regularly interact with drivers and helpers (including monitoring by video, as applicable) to ensure they are working effectively and productively.
• Strive to ensure subordinate employees receive a performance evaluation at least annually.
• Comply with and ensure accountability for company policies and procedures related to all service standards and standard operating procedures.
• Monitor and control driver hours in order to limit labor expenditures and maintain Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) compliance.
• Review company fleet routing reports for accuracy.
• Review and/or investigate all accidents, and then collaborates with applicable senior management, if and as necessary.
• Attend all safety meetings.
• Regularly inspects company vehicles.
• Develop and maintain good relations with city and local communities and serve as the company’s liaison in matters concerning the city.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• At least two years of Management experience
• Working knowledge of all systems involved in solid waste management and disposal
• Basic proficiency in use of internet
• Ability to become proficient in all TDS computer systems, including our fleet routing software
• Ability to exercise independent direction and judgment and work in a fast-paced, time sensitive environment
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• High integrity/excellent critical thinking skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office – i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
• Ability to read and understand profit and loss statements
• Ability to manage an operating budget

PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Solid waste back ground with facility management experience.
• Experience working with non-exempt employees
• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in business, management, supply chain or other related field.
• At least five years of experience managing site operations

REQUIRED LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid Class C driver’s license
• Safe driving record for the past three years
• Class A MSW License or the ability to obtain one within three months of employment.

Location(s)

Company Website

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