Operations Supervisor

Casella Waste Systems, Inc; City of Elmira (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Tuition assistance

Career pathways

Job summary

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. in the United States seeks an Operations Supervisor to lead collections operations, coach drivers and helpers, uphold safety standards, and foster team engagement.

The role partners with the Operations Manager to implement initiatives, onboard new drivers, monitor performance, plan routes efficiently, and support growth and development across the division.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, CDL required or preferred.
• An OSHA 10 or 30 card.
• Legally eligible to work in the US.
• Associate degree and 2-4 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; proficient with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to the operations team and develops team members for growth.
• Oversees drivers and helpers to meet safety and operational goals.
• Partners with Ops Manager to implement tactical initiatives for excellence.
• Conducts onboarding for new drivers to convey Casella's core values.
• Monitors driver performance and coaching for policy compliance.
• Investigates accidents and disputes; ensures proper documentation.
• Creates route plans to improve density and efficiency.
• Participates in training to expand knowledge of company, products, and services.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Safety-focused

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for supervising collections activities in one or more lines of business within a division to achieve communicated safety and operational goals and creating an environment to encourage team engagement and professional growth and development.

Hiring Range: $70,000-$80,000

Key Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to the operations team and develops team members to assist them in reaching individual goals as well as create a pipeline for advancement within Casella.
• Oversees drivers and helpers to ensure safety and operational goals are being met.
• Partners with the Operations Manager and Division Manager to implement tactical initiatives to drive functional excellence and goal achievement.
• Performs all onboarding procedures with newly hired drivers to ensure an understanding of Casella’s core values.
• Monitors and coaches the driver’s performance and behaviors, recommends training or retraining as needed to ensure compliance with all company and safety policies.
• Investigates all accidents, customer and driver disputes and complaints and ensures all applicable documentation is completed based on policies and procedures.
• Creates logistical plans to reduce route hours using service conversions and container upsizing to improve density and efficiency of routes.
• Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales, and services and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, a clean CDL, an OSHA 10 or 30 card and be legally eligible to work in the US. An associate degree and 2-4 years of supervisory experience is preferred.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, an ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications are required. An ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines and an ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion is expected.

Attributes

Responsible, team-oriented individual who is committed to safety, demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills, committed to customer service and results-oriented with the ability to see the larger picture while focusing on detailed information.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Maternity & Parental Leave, Flexible Spending Accounts, Discounted Stock Program, 401K, Employee Awards, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Incentive, Tuition Assistance, Career Pathways, and More.