Position SummaryThe Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing collections activities, container delivery and pickup for commercial, industrial and residential customers, while managing a large team of dispatchers, supervisors, drivers, and other workers who are responsible for managing the route system as well as executing a local market strategy to best complete Casella initiatives.

　　This role is a developmental position to build bench strength for future DM opportunities. The candidate will receive exposure to other functions of the business to include finance; sales; engineering; maintenance; and human resources. Ideally, this candidate will be ready to compete for positions of increased responsibilities within 18 to 24 months.

　　Key ResponsibilitiesForms and maintains strong relationships with relevant community, environmental, and government groups to develop valuable business partnerships.Develops a productive workplace culture to effectively manage performance and talent development and create an environment for potential growth and of best practices.Oversees personnel needs of the department including selecting, coaching, disciplining, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.Leads operations to ensure compliance with all standards including environmental, operating, regulatory, safety, accounting and ethics.Oversees effective safety and accident prevention programs to ensure all actions are taken to prevent injury and that there is a productive work environment for all employees.Adheres to operating standards and manages labor hours to ensure maximum productivity and route management systems for commercial, roll-off and residential routes.Implements and executes plans to complement the business unit’s strategic and operating plan within the Business Unit to maximize the customer experience, growth and durability, while optimizing profitability.Manages and provides leadership to team members by effectively communicating, establishing clear goals and objectives, coaching team members on achieving goals, and ensuring access to training and development opportunities that assist employees in attaining the necessary skills to achieve team and corporate results.Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales and services and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.Ensures compliance with all company, state, and federal policies, regulations, and laws regarding employment and employee safety.Education, Experience & QualificationsThe successful candidate will have 5 years of work experience in transportation, logistics, or solid waste operations in which coaching, routing assessments and leading employees was performed, be legally eligible to work in the US, and a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment. A bachelor’s degree or associate degree and 3 years of relevant work experience, and an interest in the environmental and/or sustainability field are preferred.

　　Outstanding relationship management skills, excellent listening, communication, and problem-solving skills, demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with OSHA, DEP and DEC regulations are required.

　　AttributesResponsible, confident, and team-oriented individual who is committed to safety devoted to developing others and is results-oriented with the ability to see the larger picture while focusing on detailed information.

　　BenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Maternity & Parental Leave, Flexible Spending Accounts, Discounted Stock Program, 401K, Employee Awards, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Incentive, Tuition Assistance, Career Pathways, and More.

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　　Benefits & RewardsWant easy-to-use, rewarding benefits? Well, we’ve got those! Our employee rewards program is designed to help you in your career, and in your life outside of Casella. From competitive wages to comprehensive medical plans to employee stock purchase and retirement savings options, learn about all the ways we reward you.EEOCasella Waste Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an environment of inclusion and mutual respect where opportunities are available to all applicants and team members without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, military and veteran status, status as individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our team members is critical to our success as a company and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people.

　　Job Locations US-MA-Peabody

　　Job ID 2023-4304

　　Category Operations Management

　　Type Regular Full-Time