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Supervisor Operations

Job in Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, 07544, USA
Listing for: LRS
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-07-24
Job specializations:
  • Transportation
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 70000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

LRS is the industry leader in providing innovative and environmentally responsibly waste and recycling solutions. Our team delivers exceptional service and value through relentless commitment to customer satisfaction and preservation of the environment. Through our safe and innovative approach to waste diversion, LRS thrives on the passion and innovation of our employees to preserve and sustain the beauty of the towns, neighborhoods and communities that we serve.

We are excited to hire candidates that align with our Vision and Values:
To become the safest, most innovative waste recycler in the world by redefining the way the world views waste.

Live Safety
  • Serve With Passion
  • Innovate Relentlessly
  • Engage With Integrity
  • Build Community
  • Be Accountable

The Operations Supervisor will oversee all operations activities within the assigned geographical area. This role is responsible for driver or laborer safety and operational efficiency. This role observes and analyzes the overall efficiency of the department to ensure things are moving smoothly as well as report findings to upper management as needed.

Reports To

Operations Manager

Responsibilities
  • Responsible for driver or laborer safety including safety training, safety planning, incident reporting, etc.
  • Accountable for scheduling shifts, planning for call-ins/no shows, and reporting department metrics and performance
  • Responsible for facility or route optimization and coverage at all times
  • Proactively evaluate and perform facility, area or route visits and assessments
  • If applicable, evaluate customer support and problem solving to find solutions to customer issues
  • Respond positively to unpredictable situations or problems that can occur throughout their work responsibilities
  • Responsible for leading and supervising laborers or drivers within the assigned facility or geographical area by continually evaluating performance and delivering feedback
  • Respond positively to unpredictable situations or problems that can occur throughout work responsibilities
  • Set a motivational tone and establish a high degree of optimism focused on employees in the work environment
Scope Of Responsibility

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operations within an assigned geographic area, directly supervising drivers and/or laborers and ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations. This role has decision-making authority related to staffing, scheduling, route or facility optimization, and performance management, with a direct impact on productivity, safety outcomes, and service delivery. The position monitors operational performance, addresses issues in real time, and implements improvements to support overall departmental effectiveness and business objectives.

Knowledge

And Skill Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED is required
  • Minimum 3 years of experience as Operations Supervisor, preferably from the waste management, manufacturing or trucking/transportation Industry
  • Must have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or willing to obtain one (if supervising drivers)
Education & Experience
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Must be a self-starter with a strong level of accountability
  • Must be detailed oriented
  • Must be upbeat and energized to complete tasks with a positive attitude
  • Must work well under pressure
  • Must have excellent Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook Software Skills
  • Must be able to perform physical requirements of the job
  • Must be able to work in all weather conditions
  • Must have experience with routine maintenance operations
  • Fluency in Spanish is a plus
Physical Demands & Work Environment
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
  • Must regularly talk and hear, both in person and by phone or web meetings
  • Must occasionally stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms
  • Must read and interpret data on a computer screen or printed documents
  • Must work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, in a climate-controlled environment with heating and air conditioning
  • Must be willing to move around the work site and may be exposed to weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and snow
  • Must be willing to accept exposure to high noise levels from trucks and machinery while outside typical office setting
Mandatory Mandates
  • Must regularly sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear
  • Must occasionally stand and walk
  • Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
  • Must meet specific vision abilities required by this job including close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Travel Required
  • N/A

This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications required for the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties or qualifications.

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