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Operations Supervisor

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DesMoines, WA
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DesMoines, WA
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The Operations Supervisor develops safety goals, manages daily operations, conducts inspections, handles customer complaints, and oversees compliance programs.
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Waste Connections of Iowa is looking for an Operations Supervisor to join our team in Des Moines, IA. Our ideal supervisor is looking for that next step and be not only a leader but someone who wants to still go out and take part in the action.

Waste Connections is a large, publicly-traded solid waste services company that provides non-hazardous waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in mostly exclusive and secondary markets in the U.S. and Canada. If you are looking for a career and not just a job, then Waste Connections might be the company for you.

Competitive Salary and role is bonus eligible!

Why join us:

  • Tremendous opportunities for internal growth within the company
  • Work hard, play harder culture
  • A company that is continuously growing and in a stable industry
  • Hear what our current Operations teams have to say: https://vimeo.com/395283446

Responsibilities:

  • Helps develop and execute safety goals.
  • Monitors progress of daily operations for drivers and make staffing and routing changes as necessary.
  • Conducts field inspections and audits of all site personnel to ensure proper work procedures
  • Receives and reviews customer complaints regarding collections programs.
  • Formulates both short-term and long-term goals and action plans with the Operations Manager
  • Participates in regular P&L reviews to ensure budgets labor and material costs are met
  • Oversees a variety of complex compliance programs, including environmental, DOT, OSHA, and local permitting.

Requirements:

  • Previous operations experience in the Trash Industry preferred
  • 2 or more years of managing in a people driven environment
  • Knowledge of OSHA, DOT and EPA guidelines
  • Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel/Word and the ability to learn and use company specialized applications
  • Must be detail oriented, highly accountable and able to prioritize tasks
  • Class B CDL or the ability to obtain one within 90 days
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred

We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, short term and long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future". For more information and to apply, please visit https://careers.wasteconnections.com/.

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

Top Skills

Excel
Microsoft Word

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