Operations Manager: Logistics & People Leadership

WM

Carson (CA)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 85,000

Full time

7 days ago
Be an early applicant

Get a reply from this employer

Your resume and cover letter, tailored to exactly what they’re hiring for.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Stock purchase plan
401(k) matching
Paid vacation
Holidays
Personal days

Job summary

WM in Carson, California, is seeking an Operations Manager to lead onboarding, development, coaching, mentoring, and performance management for drivers and helpers at the site. This hands-on leader works closely with frontline employees to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent operations.

The ideal candidate has a strong transportation and logistics background, at least two years of people management experience, and a proven ability to coach and hold teams accountable, delivering reliable

Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree or High School Diploma with two years of relevant work experience.
  • Must be at least 18 years old and legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.
  • Driver's License required upon hire.
  • Preferred completion of WM Operations Manager Trainee program.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure frontline employees have tools, instruction, and feedback for daily duties.
  • Meet with new frontline employees daily for onboarding communication and support.
  • Provide timely and consistent touchpoints with frontline employees.
  • Review best practices to enhance daily performance.
  • Support frontline employees' career goals and progress.
  • Identify improvement opportunities and collaborate with frontline staff to ensure success.
  • Lead coaching conversations and model safety-first behavior.

Skills

People leadership
Adaptability
Logistics understanding
Operational knowledge
Data & systems proficiency

Education

Associate's degree
High School Diploma

Job description

WM in Carson, California, is seeking an Operations Manager to lead onboarding, development, coaching, mentoring, and performance management for drivers and helpers at the site. This hands-on leader works closely with frontline employees to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent operations.

The ideal candidate has a strong transportation and logistics background, at least two years of people management experience, and a proven ability to coach and hold teams accountable, delivering reliable

Get your free, confidential resume review.

or drag and drop your file here.

Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Logistics Operations Leader & People Coach
Logistics Operations Leader & People Coach

WM • Compton (CA)

On-site
USD 80,000 - 85,000
Stock purchase plan
401(k) match
Paid vacation, holidays, and personal/
Transportation Operations Manager - Lead & Develop Drivers
Transportation Operations Manager - Lead & Develop Drivers

WM • Visalia (CA)

On-site
USD 71,000 - 77,000
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
+3
On-Site Operations Manager - Logistics & People Leadership
On-Site Operations Manager - Logistics & People Leadership

WM • El Cajon (CA)

On-site
USD 80,000 - 85,000
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Short Term Disability
401(k) with company match
+1
Operations Manager
Operations Manager

WM • Carson (CA)

On-site
USD 75,000 - 85,000
Medical, dental, vision
Life insurance
Short-term disability
+5
On-site Transportation Operations Leader
On-site Transportation Operations Leader

Waste Management • Visalia (CA)

On-site
USD 71,000 - 77,000
Medical, dental, vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation and holidays
Transportation Manager, Field Operations & Safety
Transportation Manager, Field Operations & Safety

WM • Hyattsville (MD)

On-site
USD 81,000 - 90,000
Medical, dental, vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation and holidays
Field Operations Manager: Driver Coaching & Safety
Field Operations Manager: Driver Coaching & Safety

WM • Florida

On-site
USD 65,000 - 98,000
Operations Manager
Operations Manager

WM • Compton (CA)

On-site
USD 80,000 - 85,000
Stock purchase plan
401(k) match
Paid vacation, holidays, and personal/
Operations Manager
Operations Manager

WM • El Cajon (CA)

On-site
USD 80,000 - 85,000
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Short Term Disability
401(k) with company match
+1
Operations Manager
Operations Manager

WM (Waste Management) • Florida

On-site
USD 70,000 - 95,000