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Driver Supervisor
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Leads daily solid waste hauling and collection operations in Cleveland, TN, supervising drivers and frontline crews, managing routes and staffing, and supporting safety, compliance and operational planning with the Operations Manager.
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Driver Supervisor – Urgently Hiring
Waste Connections has an immediate opening for an Operations Supervisor to join our team in Cleveland, TN. We are urgently hiring an experienced leader who is ready to take the next step in their career in operations, logistics, and frontline management.
Our Operations Supervisor will work directly with the Operations Manager to help lead daily hauling and collection operations, supervise employees, manage routes and staffing needs, and formulate both short-term and long-term operational goals and action plans.
This is an excellent opportunity for a current Supervisor, Operations Supervisor, Operations Manager, Logistics Supervisor, Logistics Manager, or frontline Manager looking to grow their career with Waste Connections. We are seeking someone with a strong leadership mentality, hands-on management style, and desire to grow into future promotional opportunities.
Waste Connections Offers:
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
- Generous matching 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
Schedule:
- Monday-Friday, occasional Saturdays
- 2:30am – 5:30am start time
- Approximately 10-11 hours per day
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise daily operations and work crews operating solid waste collection equipment.
- Coordinate with the Operations Manager to support safe, efficient, and productive hauling operations.
- Provide hands-on supervision and management of frontline employees and drivers.
- Monitor the progress of daily operations, routes, and workloads, reassigning employees and making staffing adjustments as necessary.
- Support day-to-day logistics, route execution, staffing, and operational planning.
- Help develop, track, and execute safety goals and operational objectives.
- Conduct field inspections and audits of site personnel to ensure proper work procedures and safety standards are followed.
- Receive and review customer complaints regarding collection programs and work with the operations team to resolve service concerns.
- Oversee compliance programs, including environmental, OSHA, and local permitting requirements.
- Assist the Operations Manager with short-term and long-term planning and continuous improvement of hauling operations.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to employees while promoting a strong culture of safety and accountability.
Requirements:
- Previous supervisor, management, operations, logistics, transportation, hauling, or related leadership experience preferred.
- Strong leadership and people-management skills.
- Ability to manage employees and priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Willing and able to obtain a Class A or B CDL.
- Must be able to relocate for promotional opportunities based on performance.
- Ability to work in all weather conditions.
- Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. repeatedly.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Apply Today!
If you are an Operations Supervisor, Operations Manager, Supervisor, Manager, Logistics Supervisor, or operations professional looking for your next leadership opportunity, we encourage you to apply.
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
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