Operations Supervisor

Essential Job Summary

Reporting to the Vice President of Rail Operations, the Operations Supervisor manages the assigned scope of responsibility within a line of business and/or at specific sites within the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut markets. The role oversees daily terminal activities including truck flow, container lidding/unlidding, and transloading to railcars. The supervisor enforces safety rules, operating procedures, and regulatory requirements, directs and supports hourly employees, coordinates yard movements, equipment usage, and railcar loading/unloading. They monitor workflow, productivity, and service performance, and report operational issues, incidents, and performance metrics to site management.

Essential Job Functions

• Supervise daily terminal activities including truck flow, container lidding/unlidding, and transloading to railcars.
• Enforce safety rules, operating procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Direct and support hourly employees.
• Cook upyard movements, equipment usage, and railcar loading/unloading.
• Maintain workflow, productivity, and service performance.
• Report operational issues, incidents, and performance metrics to site management.

Requirements And Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (accredited) or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 2 years of relevant work experience.
• 3 years of work experience (in addition to education requirement) in transportation, logistics, or solid waste operations in which coaching, routing assessments, and leading employees.
• 3+ years supervisory/team management experience to include direct and indirect reports.
• Experience implementing safety (OSHA) programs and equipment specifications.
• Proven leadership skills in coaching and leading employees.
• 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.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite or related software.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all kinds of weather.

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

Salary Range: Minimum USD $70,000.00/Yr. Salary Range: Maximum USD $90,000.00/Yr.