Waste Operations Leader

Waste Pro USA Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Pro USA Inc. in Baton Rouge, LA seeks an Operations Manager to oversee transportation, hauling and support operations, ensuring safe collection and compliant service delivery.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, monitor performance metrics, train staff and drive continuous improvement while maintaining strong client relations and regulatory compliance. This role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to respond rapidly to capacity and safety

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum five years of diverse management experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office and reporting tools.
• Strong knowledge of DOT/OSHA regulations and safety programs.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day operations of transportation, hauling and support operations, ensuring safe collection and compliant service delivery.
• Formulates, manages and monitors operating metrics while diagnosing and improving processes.
• Assists with development and monitoring of divisional budgets and resource allocation.
• Ensures root cause investigations for incidents and follows up with training and discipline as needed.
• Leads staff coaching, performance reviews, and training coordination.
• Interacts with municipal agencies to foster client relationships and compliance.
• Drives safety programs and monitors regulatory adherence across operations.
• Responds to critical incidents at any time and supports staffing planning.

Skills

People management

Budgeting

Process improvement

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Fluent English

Valid drivers license

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum five years of diverse management experience

Job description

Waste Pro USA Inc. in Baton Rouge, LA seeks an Operations Manager to oversee transportation, hauling and support operations, ensuring safe collection and compliant service delivery.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, monitor performance metrics, train staff and drive continuous improvement while maintaining strong client relations and regulatory compliance. This role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to respond rapidly to capacity and safety