Supervisor of Operations II

Interstate Waste Services, Inc.; Old Bridge (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Interstate Waste Services, Inc. is seeking an Operations Supervisor II to oversee waste collection operations in New Jersey. This role involves managing drivers and ensuring compliance with safety standards while enhancing customer experiences. The successful candidate will have substantial experience in waste management and supervisory skills.

The position offers a salary range of $90,000 to $105,000 per year and is bonus eligible. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of DOT regulations are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in waste management operations.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in related fields.
• Experience with route optimization and efficiency improvement.
• Knowledge of DOT requirements for commercial vehicles.
• Defensive driving certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise collections activities in various lines of business.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Engage employees in safety culture and operations.
• Resolve customer service issues effectively.

Skills

Waste management operations

Supervisory skills

Analytical skills

Route optimization

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Business, Logistics or related field

Tools

PowerBI

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the country! We primarily service Northern New Jersey, Southern New York State, New York City, Connecticut, with a state‑of‑the‑art rail‑served landfill located in Ohio. We cater to a diverse range of residential, industrial and commercial customers. Our mission has always been to provide our customers with the highest quality waste, recycling and environmental services, while keeping focus on employees, customer and environmental safety.

What makes our company culture unique is we have mastered the ability to balance the standards of a large corporate company while maintaining our small business family style culture.

Essential Job Summary

Operations Supervisor II is responsible for supervising the collections activities in one or more lines of business (commercial, residential, roll‑off and container delivery pick up). The Operations Supervisor II manages drivers and helpers and works with the Operations Hauling Manager to implement tactical initiatives to drive functional excellence and budget achievement. The Supervisor ensures adherence to all accident prevention programs and leads operations to ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, operating, regulatory, accounting, ethics and other standards. Responsibilities include the execution and delivery of Safety, Customer Experience, and Efficiency while supporting a culture of employee engagement.

Route Planning and Safety Awareness

• Check in Drivers and helpers ensuring they are fit for duty, in uniform, and have proper PPE.
• Understand and provide leadership to achieve and communicate about safety goals and objectives.
• Analyze drivers’ routes to assess any unsafe conditions and work with the sales and dispatch team to remove unsafe conditions identified.
• Partner with the maintenance department to ensure all equipment remains in working order and in compliance with safety standards.
• Oversee effective safety and accident prevention programs to ensure all reasonable actions are taken to prevent accidents and injuries; ensure a safe and productive work environment for all employees; implement and maintain an effective safety program.
• Conduct route observations and coach drivers on safe driving and monitor progress.
• Engage assigned employees in active participation to instill a culture of safety by demonstration of a personal commitment to safe operations and active personal outreach to operational employees.
• Monitor telematic system for unsafe events (distracted driving, seatbelt use, speeding, etc) and coach employees on unsafe driving behaviors.
• Perform route vehicle inspections – safety lane.
• Respond to vehicle accidents and conduct preliminary investigations.
• Survey a new stop for safe service.
• Monitor/supervise DVIR pre and post trip activities by driver.
• Ensure adherence to DOT regulations, environmental compliance, and municipal ordinances.
• Maintain accurate route documentation, service records, and regulatory paperwork.

Customer Experience

• Provide service to all customers that meets or exceeds customer expectations with regard to the entire customer experience.
• Understand missed pickup goals and meet or exceed expectations related to those goals.
• Resolve unusual service requests, equipment breakdowns and schedule changes with timely communications to all stakeholders.
• Interact with customers to solve and rectify any issues and improve the overall customer experience.
• Communicate any changes/needs to the appropriate contact for Municipal work.
• Onsite customer visits may be required periodically.
• Serve as a positive representative of the Company to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty to the Company.

Efficiency

• Identifies, evaluates, and develops route assignments that are cost effective and meet business objectives.
• Provides detailed analysis of route performance to ensure all pickups are made and are done on a timely manner.
• Understand missed pickup goals and meet or exceed expectations related to those goals.
• Review weight audit activity – following a truck.
• Route audit to ensure we are not picking up cancelled customers.
• Work with Dispatch to manage door traffic.
• Monitor employee attendance, punctuality, and performance.
• Verify proper waste segregation and disposal procedures are followed.

Employee Engagement

• Create a collaborative, communicative team environment and drive employee engagement with the Company.
• Build and develop talent on the team, understand employees' career goals and provide coaching to get employees ready for advancement with the Company.

Requirements and Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in waste management operations
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in waste management, transportation, and/or logistics services
• Experience with route optimization and efficiency improvement.
• Associate’s degree or higher in Business, Logistics, or related field preferred or equivalent in work experience.
• Knowledge of DOT requirements for commercial vehicles.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Knowledge of PowerBI preferred.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Outlook and basic Excel).
• Must have desire and ability to learn the company’s software applications. Must possess strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Defensive Driving (Smith System 5 Keys).

Additional Information

This job description is intended to be an accurate representation of the general functions of the job, rather than exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or experience. Other duties may be assigned, requested, or required. Aspects of the job may be altered without notice.

Bonus

This role is bonus eligible as part of the compensation package.

Salary Range Minimum

USD $90,000.00/Yr.

Salary Range Maximum

USD $105,000.00/Yr.

Interstate Waste Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.