Operations Supervisor (Route Supervisor)

Arakelian Enterprises Inc; Vincent (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefit package

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Career plan

Recognition programs

Professional development learning

Job summary

Athens Services is seeking an Operations Supervisor to oversee all divisions, driving revenue growth, managing costs, and upholding stringent environmental safety standards through sustainable practices such as composting. The role involves day-to-day operations leadership and continuous improvement across environmental management and operational efficiency.

The position requires 7–10 years of management experience in manufacturing, strong regulatory knowledge (DOT/OSHA), and proven ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 7 to 10 years' management experience.
• Experience managing a manufacturing operation with mechanical and processing equipment.
• Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, Dust Control, and related regulations.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to coach and develop subordinates.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to interface with general public and regulatory agencies; handle political contacts.

Responsibilities

• Manage performance of operations.
• Manage day-to-day operations and maintenance to meet performance standards and productivity metrics.
• Full P&L responsibility of assigned Division, including revenue growth, cost management, compliance, personnel development, capital projects, and budget development.
• Lead team of employees in operation including compost operations, transportation, and maintenance.
• Ensure optimal workflow, staffing levels, and equipment utilization to achieve goals.
• Develop and coach staff; communicate goals and provide performance feedback.
• Ensure facility compliance with Federal, State, OSHA and Local regulations.
• Lead scheduled Operations meetings with Leadership Team.
• Review monthly financial/operational results with Board and Executive Team.
• Develop annual operating budget with revenue, cost projections, and capital projects.
• Manage Sales of Commodities, ensure quality, pricing, and movement of material.
• Interact with vendors, customers, and other business associates.
• Engage in hiring to secure talented personnel.
• Establish procedures to ensure safety of employees, customers and visitors.
• Promote a safe, energetic work environment through feedback and recognition.
• Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of facility, equipment, and property.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Coaching

Customer service

Regulatory interfacing

Manufacturing experience

DOT/OSHA regulations

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Summary

The Operations Supervisor at American Organics oversees all business areas within their assigned division, including revenue growth and cost management. Additionally, they play a pivotal role in upholding stringent environmental safety standards by implementing sustainable practices, such as composting, to manage organic waste efficiently. This entails overseeing day-to-day operations while actively seeking opportunities for continuous improvement in both environmental management and operational efficiency.

Job Description

• Manage performance of operations
• Manage the day-to-day operations and maintenance, meeting performance standards and productivity metrics.
• Full P&L responsibility of assigned Division, including all business aspects of operation (revenue growth, cost management, compliance, personnel development, capital projects, and budget development).
• Effectively lead team of employees in operation that include compost operations, transportation, and maintenance.
• Responsible for ensuring optimal workflow, staffing levels, and equipment utilization to achieve production and financial goals.
• Develop and coach staff; effectively communicate goals and expectations, and provide feedback on performance to employees.
• Ensure that facility is in compliance with all Federal, State, OSHA and Local regulations and requirements.
• Lead scheduled Operations meetings with Leadership Team.
• Review and analyze monthly financial/operational results with Board of Directors and Executive Team.
• Develop annual operating budget which includes revenue, cost projections, and capital projects.
• Manage Sales of Commodities, ensuring quality, competitive pricing, and movement of material.
• Effectively interact and communicate with vendors, customers, and other business associates.
• Engaging in the interview process in order to hire the most talented and qualified personnel.
• Establish the necessary procedures to ensure overall safety of employees, customers and visitors.
• Engage employees to create a safe, energetic work environment through feedback and recognition.
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of facility, equipment, and property through inspections and preventive maintenance programs.
• Well versed in all aspects of composting operations including latest equipment and technology.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree 7 to 10 year's management experience.
• Experience managing a manufacturing operation with mechanical and processing equipment.
• Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, Dust Control, and other related state and federal regulations.
• Must have demonstrated leadership, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to coach and develop subordinates.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to effectively interface with general public and regulatory agencies as well as political contacts.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a waste-recycling composting operations or industrial or manufacturing environment.

Schedule

Monday - Friday with one day off and every Saturday from 5:00AM until last Driver comes in based on city overseen

Salary Range

$70,304 - $92,335 annually

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefit package
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Career plan
• Recognition programs
• Professional development learning
• An exceptional work environment Athens will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other applicable state, federal or local laws.

EEO/M/F/disability/veteran

Athens Services is a local, family-owned waste collection and recycling company that has been a fixture in the greater Los Angeles community for the past 60 years. We provide innovative, consistent, and quality environmental services to our more than 250,000 customers in the 50+ communities we serve. Through reuse, recycling, and composting, Athens diverts valuable resources from landfills.