Operations Site Manager - Waste Job at Interstate Waste Services in Town of Bedf

Overview

Operations Site Manager – Interstate Waste Services is a provider of solid waste and recycling services serving Northern New Jersey, Southern New York State, New York City, Connecticut, with a rail served landfill located in Ohio. We cater to residential, industrial and commercial customers and focus on safety for employees, customers and the environment while delivering high-quality waste, recycling and environmental services. Our culture balances the standards of a large corporate company with a small business family-style environment.

Essential Job Summary

Job Highlights

The Operations Site Manager reports to the Director of Post Collection, and manages the assigned scope of responsibility within a line of business and/or at a specific site within a market. May be assigned single or multiple depots or facilities, manage expenses, and lead operations staff to maintain safety, performance, productivity metrics and processes.

Essential Job Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the depot(s) and provides daily support to Operations managers and supervisors in hauling, routing, labor planning, productivity tracking and disposal activities.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate site personnel, including drivers, helpers, operations supervisors and dispatchers.
• Develop and implement operational procedures to maximize efficiency and minimize costs.
• Responsible for the safety and DOT compliance of personnel reporting to that location, including OSHA and DOT compliance.
• Collaborates with Safety department on incident review calls/meetings to determine root causes and implement corrective actions for all injuries and incidents (motor vehicle, property damage and environmental spills).
• Oversees personnel needs of the department including selecting, coaching, disciplining, training employees and evaluating performance; provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions adhering to CBA where applicable.
• Communicates with Customer Service and Sales as needed.
• Participates in regular P&L reviews to ensure budgets are met; develops and implements programs for equipment utilization, maintenance, and labor and material costs.
• Responsible for conducting monthly safety meetings and training sessions; participates in monthly safety meetings.
• Promotes a “safety before schedule” mindset throughout operations.
• Performs site inspections and addresses facility issues timely.
• Ensures quarterly random drug screens are performed.
• Performs fleet inspections (Fleet Walk).
• Responsible for route optimization.
• Interacts with local city, municipal and county agencies to ensure customer satisfaction, improve efficiency, renew contracts and negotiate new contracts; establishes Interstate Waste Services as a good corporate citizen and valued resource.
• Prepare regular reports on site performance, safety, incidents and compliance status.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of work experience (in addition to education requirements) in transportation, logistics, or solid waste operations with coaching, routing assessments and leading employees.
• Associate’s degree (accredited) or, in lieu of degree, high school diploma or GED with 2 years of relevant work experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Ability to handle employee grievances and conduct investigations.
• Prior experience in environmental services a plus.
• Experience with fleet management and heavy equipment operations.
• Experience overseeing business plans, developing and tracking budgets.
• Data-driven decision making.
• Leadership across a matrix organization.
• Experience implementing safety (OSHA) programs and equipment specifications.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and motivate others to achieve results.
• Proven experience meeting business commitments, driving change and implementing process improvements.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; time management to meet deadlines.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills; proficient with Microsoft Office or related software.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all kinds of weather.
• Proven experience managing labor relations in a unionized environment.
• Excellent computer skills with the ability to handle multiple programs and systems.
• Effective written and verbal communication via email, phone and two-way devices.
• Desire and ability to learn the company’s software applications (Samsara, Tower, RouteW are, Power BI, SharePoint, etc.).
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and occasional holidays.

Additional Information

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

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 or 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 recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary Range Minimum: USD 130,000.00/Yr; Salary Range Maximum: USD 165,000.00/Yr