Regional Operations Manager — Multi-Site Waste & Fleet

Priority Waste Resources; Michigan; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Waste is seeking an Area Operations Manager to oversee Wayne County locations and provide operational leadership across the region. The role emphasizes safety, productivity, customer service, and cost control while ensuring compliance with all regulations.

The successful candidate will coach site leaders, manage labor and budgets, and collaborate with maintenance, HR, and safety teams to drive consistent performance and continuous improvement across multiple facilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive operations management experience; waste, transportation, or logistics experience preferred.
• Multi-site or regional operations leadership experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead and develop Operations Managers and frontline teams.
• Experience with P&L, budgeting, labor management, and operational KPIs.
• Strong knowledge of safety, DOT, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple locations, priorities, and teams effectively.
• Willingness to travel between assigned locations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct operations across multiple Priority Waste locations.
• Lead, coach, and hold Operations Managers and site leadership accountable for performance.
• Drive consistent processes, productivity, service quality, and operational standards across all locations.
• Monitor labor, time and attendance, overtime, staffing, and overall operating costs.
• Partner with Maintenance to ensure fleet availability, repairs, and preventative maintenance are addressed.
• Partner with HR on recruiting, hiring, retention, employee relations, and workforce planning.
• Work closely with Safety to ensure safe work practices and DOT compliance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and permit requirements.
• Monitor customer service and resolve escalated operational or customer issues.
• Review operational and financial performance, including P&L, KPIs, productivity, and cost control.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices across locations.
• Support new business start-ups, integrations, and other operational initiatives as needed.

Skills

Operations management

Multi-site leadership

P&L management

Safety & DOT compliance

Team leadership

Job description

Priority Waste is seeking an Area Operations Manager to oversee Wayne County locations and provide operational leadership across the region. The role emphasizes safety, productivity, customer service, and cost control while ensuring compliance with all regulations.

The successful candidate will coach site leaders, manage labor and budgets, and collaborate with maintenance, HR, and safety teams to drive consistent performance and continuous improvement across multiple facilities.