Manager of Hauling Operations

Interstate Waste Services•Plainfield, NJ

11d•$130,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

Interstate Waste Services is a leading provider of solid waste and recycling services, primarily serving Northern New Jersey, Southern New York State, and New York City, with a state-of-the-art landfill in Ohio. The company serves a diverse range of residential, industrial, and commercial customers with a mission focused on high-quality services, employee safety, customer satisfaction, and environmental responsibility. The company culture balances corporate standards with a small business, family-style approach. The Manager of Hauling Operations is responsible for managing a specific scope of responsibility within a line of business or at a particular site, potentially overseeing multiple depots, facilities, expense management, and operations staff to ensure safe performance and productivity. This role involves managing day-to-day operations, supervising and training personnel, developing operational procedures, ensuring safety and compliance, overseeing personnel needs, participating in financial reviews, conducting safety meetings, performing site and fleet inspections, and managing route optimization. The position also requires interaction with local agencies to ensure customer satisfaction, improve efficiency, and negotiate contracts, establishing the company as a good corporate citizen.

Requirements

7 – 10 years of work experience in transportation, logistics, or solid waste operations in which coaching, routing assessments and leading employees
Associate’s degree (accredited) or in lieu of degree, high school diploma or GED (accredited) and 5 years of relevant work experience
3 + years of supervisory experience
Effectively handle employee grievances and conduct investigations
Experience with fleet management and heavy equipment operations.
Experience overseeing business plans, developing and tracking budgets
Demonstrated ability to use a data-driven approach to decision making
Leadership capabilities working across a matrix organization
Experience implementing safety (OSHA) programs and equipment specifications
Proven ability to work efficiently with minimal direct supervision
Demonstrated ability to 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 skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Analytical and critical thinking skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite or related software
Must be able to work outdoors in all kinds of weather.
Proven experience in managing labor relations in a unionized environment
Excellent computer skills with the ability to handle multiple programs and systems.
Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally via e-mail, telephone and 2-way devices
Must have desire and ability to learn the company’s software applications
Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and occasional holidays

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in environmental services a plus

Responsibilities

Manages the day-to-day operations of the depot(s), and provides daily support to Operations manager(s), supervisors in hauling, routing, labor planning, productivity tracking, and disposal activities.
Supervise, train, and evaluate site personnel, including drivers, helpers, ops supervisors and dispatchers.
Develop and implement operational procedures to maximize efficiency and minimize costs.
Executes necessary precautions to ensure safety and compliance with Company, OSHA, and other standards and regulations.
Ensures thorough root cause investigations for all injuries and incidents, following up with consistent discipline and retraining and that management.
Oversees personnel needs of the depot including selecting, coaching, disciplining, and training employees and evaluating employee 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 that budgets are met; develops and implements programs for optimal equipment utilization, equipment maintenance, and labor and material costs.
Responsible for conducting monthly safety meetings/ training sessions.
Schedule regular defensive driving training sessions with safety team.
Promote a “safety before schedule” mindset throughout operation.
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 IWS as a good corporate citizen and valued resource.