Operations Supervisor

Ecowaste Solutions•Lake City, FL

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ecowaste Solutions is one of the fastest-growing companies in the waste management industry, delivering essential services that keep communities and businesses running. We take pride in the hands-on work our team does every day, and we're looking for people who share that same drive and commitment to excellence. We're standing up a brand-new site to support a newly awarded county contract, and we're looking for an Operations Supervisor to help build it from the ground up. This role will oversee day-to-day collection operations, lead a growing team of drivers and support staff, and make sure the site delivers on the terms of our municipal contract from day one. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience running truck and trailer fleets, has worked with municipal or servicing contracts, and is energized by the challenge of launching and shaping a new operation rather than stepping into an established one.

Requirements

3-5 years of operations supervisory experience, preferably in waste management, transportation, or fleet operations.
Experience managing commercial fleets required; truck and trailer fleet experience (not automobile fleet) strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of DOT regulations, OSHA requirements, and environmental compliance standards.
Experience with route optimization, dispatching, and fleet maintenance coordination.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with municipal or servicing contracts preferred.
Proficiency with routing, dispatch, and fleet management software preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees daily residential, commercial, and industrial waste collection operations at a newly launched county contract site.
Supervises drivers, dispatchers, and other operational staff, including hiring and onboarding as the site's team is built out.
Ensures service delivery meets the terms and performance standards of the county and other municipal or servicing contracts.
Develops and optimizes collection routes to improve efficiency, meet contract obligations, and reduce operating costs.
Oversees dispatching of drivers and equipment to ensure routes and service commitments are completed on schedule.
Monitors fleet utilization, maintenance schedules, and equipment performance for the site's truck and trailer fleet.
Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal environmental and transportation regulations.
Enforces company safety policies and conducts regular safety training for site personnel.
Investigates accidents, incidents, and customer complaints and implements corrective actions.
Manages site-level operational budgets, labor costs, fuel usage, and disposal expenses.
Coordinates with landfill, transfer station, and recycling facility personnel to support daily operations.
Tracks and reports operational KPIs, including route completion rates, productivity, and customer service metrics.
Trains and evaluates operational employees as the site grows.
Collaborates with sales and customer service teams to support a successful contract launch and ongoing service quality.
Serves as the primary point of contact for county and municipal stakeholders on day-to-day service matters.
Performs other duties as assigned.