Operations Manager

Compost Crusader, LLC; Saint Francis (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental

401k with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Compost Crusader, LLC in Milwaukee seeks a full-time Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, scheduling, warehouse processes, and route planning. The role requires passion for composting, sustainability, and hands-on leadership to manage drivers, warehouse staff, and contractors.

You will implement SOPs, maintain equipment, optimize routes, and plan for growth with the CEO and Head of Operations.

Qualifications

• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license and clean driving history.
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather.
• Willingness to handle unusual mechanical circumstances.
• Compliance with drug- and alcohol-free workplace policy.

Responsibilities

• Manage driver and warehouse staff schedules, including hours and time off approval.
• Manage warehouse processes and SOPs; train staff on SOPs.
• Oversee maintenance of vehicles and machinery; coordinate with 3rd party contractors.
• Dispatch drivers on routes and optimize routing in real time.
• Communicate with compost sites and plan distributions with members and recipients.
• Assist in hiring for drivers and warehouse staff with Head of Operations.
• Plan and forecast region needs with CEO and Head of Operations; fill in on routes when needed.

Skills

Truck operation

Vehicle maintenance

Read maps

Record keeping

Composting interest

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Position Description

Compost Crusader seeks a full-time Operations Manager who will be responsible for managing day to day operations in Milwaukee. Must be passionate about composting, sustainability, and waste reduction, as well as a comfortable manager, knowledgable about mechanical maintenance, and an organized planner.

Duties and responsibilities

• Manage driver and warehouse staff schedules, including hours and time off approval
• Manage warehouse processes
• Assist in hiring for drivers and warehouse staff - with head of operations
• Create and maintain warehouse and driver SOPs
• Train drivers and warehouse staff to those SOPs
• Ensure safe operations through those SOPs and that training
• Manage maintenance of vehicles and machinery
• Work on what we can in-house
• Manage 3rd party contractors for the rest
• Maintain list of 3rd party contractors/vendors that we work with for maintenance
• Function as driver dispatch while they are on routes
• Manage on the fly route optimizations
• Communicate with compost sites (ours and 3rd party’s)
• Manage compost distributions planning with members and community recipients
• Work with growth team to manage new member onboarding process
• Work with operations and communications team to reschedule holiday and inclement weather routes, and communicate to our members
• Work with CEO and Head of Operations to re-optimize routes every year
• Work with CEO and Head of Operations for planning and forecasting in region
• Fill in on routes and at warehouse as necessary
• Escalate any issues outside of abilities to Head of Operations

Requirements

• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license and clean driving history of 3 years
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions around compostable material
• Ability to comply with a drug & alcohol free workplace policy and participate in random testing
• Mechanical aptitude & willingness to handle unusual circumstances.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Truck operation and maintenance; ability to operate vehicles efficiently and safely
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds on a repetitive basis, roll 100+ pounds occasionally, and lift 100+ pounds on rare occasions, in all weather conditions.
• Read maps and follow written and verbal directions
• Keep records and follow reports
• Basic understanding and interest in composting as a sustainable practice is a plus!
• Proactive problem solver

Compensation

• Full Time Salaried, after training, at $50,000-$60,000 per year depending on experience
• 10 days of paid time off with salaried position
• Health, vision, dental, 401k+match