Head of Operations & Business Management

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.
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

• Partner with the maintenance department to ensure all equipment remains in working order and in compliance with safety standards.
• 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.
• Survey a new stop for safe service.
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.
• Build and develop talent on the team, understand employees' career goals and provide coaching to get employees ready for advancement with the Company.

3+ years of experience in waste management operations

• 2+ years of supervisory experience in waste management, transportation, and/or logistics services
• Associate’s degree or higher in Business, Logistics, or related field preferred or equivalent in work experience
• Knowledge of DOT requirements for commercial vehicles
• 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
• 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.

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