Posted: Aug 15, 2025
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Operations Manager

Granger Waste Services - Cedar Springs, Michigan
Full-time
Application Deadline: N/A
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Our People Are Like Family!

At Granger, we know our people are our greatest asset. We treat each other and our customers with respect, kindness and fairness. Here, we live by the Golden Rule—treat others the way you want to be treated. 

We're Invested in You!

  • Annual bonus
  • Up to 15% 401(k) contribution with no matching strings attached
  • 12 days (96 hours) of paid time off (PTO) within the first year
  • Holiday pay
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Ongoing training and career ladders for advancement
  • Safety and care for our employees are core values

Job Summary

Workforce Management

  • Work with various leaders to determine appropriate staffing levels
  • Coach and mentor team to effectively lead associates with a positive approach to safety, efficiency and care
  • Ensure workforce development, including training, performance reviews, and ongoing performance feedback, is a priority

Hauling Management

  • Ensure route sizes remain efficient, yet manageable, and all safety standards are maintained for collection and truck operation
  • Ensure routes are well maintained to help support new swing drivers and others filling in for dedicated route drivers, with support from driver supervisors
  • Make truck operation and care a priority including active participation by supervisors in ongoing driver communication especially with pre and post trip quality and other ongoing operation campaigns

Fleet Management

  • Ensure all DOT and Granger standards are being met for all equipment leaving Granger property
  • Work closely with the director of fleet management to ensure equipment maintenance SOPs are being followed and with accounting and purchasing to ensure inventory and parts management SOPs are being followed 

Financial Management

  • Work closely with the director of operations to understand product line income statements, providing support to financial questions as needed
  • Regularly review financial statements to stay informed and work with the director of operations as needed to optimize month-end outcomes

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED, required
  • Minimum 5 years experience in supervisory role in construction, logistics or maintenance discipline
  • Bachelor’s degree in management or business related field preferred
  • Strong computer, people and collaboration skills
  • Project management experience preferred
  • Ability to perform physical requirements of position and pass a physical and drug screen (pre-hire and random), including marijuana 

Equal Opportunity Employer
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