Operations Supervisor – Hauling – Alma, MI

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 1 year of experience in the waste industry or a related field
• CDL-B with airbrakes and forklift license required (or ability and willingness to obtain within 3 months)
• Good driving record with fewer than 5 points; meets other safe driving requirements
• High school diploma or GED required; associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred

Key Skills & Expertise

• Team leadership and performance management
• Safety leadership and incident response
• Staffing, scheduling and workflow coordination
• Route operations and customer service
• Cross-departmental collaboration
• Results-focused, self-motivated approach

What You'll Do

• Foster accountability, safety and performance excellence for all direct reports
• Set clear expectations, deliver coaching and complete performance reviews
• Manage timekeeping, PTO requests and payroll coding
• Cook up daily and weekly staffing plans, schedules and workflow priorities
• Promote a culture of safety, addressing non-compliance and leading or participating in incident/injury investigations
• Build strong relationships with team members through daily communication, feedback and recognition
• Support recruiting, onboarding and training for new associates
• Collaborate with customer solutions, maintenance, sales and landfill teams on work orders, late arrivals and other operational needs
• Lead or participate in meetings, maintain documentation and follow up on action items
• Ensure efficient route operations through effective scheduling and route monitoring, with an emphasis on customer service
• Support special projects as needed

What You'll Get

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off + holidays
• Early-morning schedule with a consistent Monday–Friday routine
• Leadership role with a clear path to cross-train across operations

About Granger Waste Services

• 60+ years as a family-owned, stable company with long-term growth potential
• Clear path for cross-training and advancement across operations
• Purpose-driven work supporting essential community services
• Supportive team environment guided by the Golden Rule

Why Granger

• Working at Granger Waste Services isn't just a career — it's a calling.
• We're committed to caring for our customers, our communities and each other.
• If you're ready to make a difference while building a rewarding career, we'd love to have you on our team.

Apply Today

This role requires flexibility to handle employee call-ins and staffing issues outside of normal hours. Occasional Saturday work is required. Safety-Sensitive Position This position is designated safety-sensitive. The associate will operate a vehicle or other equipment on behalf of Granger Waste Services as an essential function of their job and must comply with all applicable safety and drug and alcohol policies.