Operations Supervisor at Casella Waste Systems, Inc. in US-NY-Tonawanda
- Company: Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
- Location: US-NY-Tonawanda
- Posted: Sep 19, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $75,000-$85,000/ annually
- Experience: 4+ years
Overview
The Operations Supervisor is responsible for supervising collections activities in one or more lines of business within a division to achieve communicated safety and operational goals and creating an environment to encourage team engagement and professional growth and development.
Job description
- The Operations Supervisor is responsible for supervising collections activities in one or more lines of business within a division to achieve communicated safety and operational goals and creating an environment to encourage team engagement and professional growth and development.
- Hiring Range: $75,000-$85,000/ annually
Responsibilities
- Provides leadership to the operations team and develops team members to assist them in reaching individual goals as well as create a pipeline for advancement within Casella.
- Oversees drivers and helpers to ensure safety and operational goals are being met.
- Partners with the Operations Manager and Division Manager to implement tactical initiatives to drive functional excellence and goal achievement.
- Performs all onboarding procedures with newly hired drivers to ensure an understanding of Casella’s core values.
- Monitors and coaches the driver’s performance and behaviors, recommends training or retraining as needed to ensure compliance with all company and safety policies.
- Investigates all accidents, customer and driver disputes and complaints and ensures all applicable documentation is completed based on policies and procedures.
- Creates logistical plans to reduce route hours using service conversions and container upsizing to improve density and efficiency of routes.
- 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.
Requirements
- The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, a clean CDL, an OSHA 10 or 30 card and be legally eligible to work in the US. An associate degree and 2-4 years of supervisory experience is preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, an ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications are required. An ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines and an ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion is expected.
Skills
Required
- Clean CDL
- OSHA 10 or 30 card
Preferred
- Supervisory experience
Benefits
- Want 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.