Operations Manager - Transportation (3320)

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first culture by ensuring compliance with all company, DOT, and environmental health and safety regulations.
• Conduct regular training, audits, and site assessments.
• Oversee dispatch and routing operations to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant pickup and disposal of waste streams.
• Manage and optimize fleet operations, including preventative maintenance schedules, equipment availability, and repair coordination.
• Lead and develop a team of drivers, technicians, and support staff; ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and performance expectations.
• Collaborate with Branch and Regional Leadership to execute operational goals, meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and resolve service issues.
• Monitor hauling and disposal costs, fuel usage, and labor efficiency to drive continuous improvement and margin growth.
• Ensure proper waste manifesting, documentation, and compliance tracking for all regulated materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent work experience in operations or logistics will be considered.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in transportation, logistics, or environmental services—waste hauling or related industry preferred.
• Demonstrated success managing field teams, routing, and fleet logistics in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and EPA regulations and best practices.
• Financial acumen with experience managing budgets, cost controls, and operational KPIs.
• Strong leadership and people development skills with a focus on safety and performance.
• Experience with CRM and operational systems (NetSuite, routing software, TMS, etc.) and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to adapt quickly and solve complex problems in a regulated, customer-driven environment.
• Comfortable working in a matrixed organization with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with standard business hours.