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Operations Retention Manager Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Job Purpose The Operations Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing daily ... Working with Human Resources to interview, hire, and retain employees * Coaching, training ...

Job Purpose The Operations Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing daily ... Working with Human Resources to interview, hire, and retain employees * Coaching, training ...

Branch Operations Manager

Detroit, MI · On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

The Branch Operations Manager will recruit, hire, train and retain service technicians by working as a servant leader while leveraging all Crane 1's support resources. This is a demanding, 'hands-on ...

Job Title: Operations Manager | Req ID: 17716 | HR Contact: Fredric Victor THOMPSON | Location ... retention and satisfaction by maintaining a positive working environment. WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

Client Operations Manager

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$131K/yr

As a Client Operations Manager for Food Production, you will take the lead and develop a high-performing team responsible for delivering exceptional service, client satisfaction, and retention across ...

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Branch Operations Manager

Detroit, MI · On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

The Branch Operations Manager will recruit, hire, train and retain service technicians by working as a servant leader while leveraging all Crane 1's support resources. This is a demanding, 'hands-on ...

Job Title: Operations Manager | Req ID: 17716 | HR Contact: Fredric Victor THOMPSON| Location ... retention and satisfaction by maintaining a positive working environment. WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

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Operations Manager

Detroit, MI • On-site

Other

Posted 21 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Managing and directing field operations

  • Developing and ensuring continuous improvement of processes, systems, and procedures

  • Managing and resolving customer issues as needed


Priority Waste rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Company Summary
Priority Waste, headquartered in Clinton Township, MI, is a growth-oriented waste management company serving municipal solid waste and construction & demolition customers in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. Founded in 2018, Priority Waste has expanded rapidly through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, operating out of multiple facilities across three states. Backed by TPG (Nasdaq: TPG), a leading global private equity firm with approximately $246 billion in assets under management, Priority Waste is committed to delivering outstanding customer service. We are building a best-in-class finance organization to support our continued growth.
Job Purpose
The Operations Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing daily operations while ensuring safety, service quality, productivity, and employee engagement. This position provides leadership to frontline personnel, manages route execution, and partners with cross-functional teams to support operational objectives and customer commitments.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Managing and directing field operations
  • Developing and ensuring continuous improvement of processes, systems, and procedures in areas including productions, quality assurance, and workflow
  • Coordinating operational needs with the Maintenance Team
  • Working with Human Resources to interview, hire, and retain employees
  • Coaching, training, mentoring, and overseeing employees
  • Managing and resolving customer issues as needed
  • Examining completed work to ensure that services are provided in accordance with the high standards set by the company
  • Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, statues, ordinances, and permit conditions as they relate to waste operations
  • Monitoring Driver and Laborer time and attendance, minimizing overtime and ensuring Drivers operate within regulations
  • Working closely with Safety Team to ensure a safe work environment and safe practices
  • Ensuring DOT compliance (physicals, drug tests, medical certifications, etc.)
  • Responsible for managing the Assistant Operations Manager
  • Ensure drivers in training are certified for operation

The successful candidate profile includes:
  • 3-5+ years of supervisory or management experience leading frontline employees and coordinating daily operations.
  • 3-5+ years of experience in field operations, transportation, logistics, service delivery, or a related operational environment.
  • Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred or ability to obtain and maintain one.
  • Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience utilizing routing, dispatch, scheduling, workforce management, or other operational software platforms.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Ability to work in outdoor and industrial settings with exposure to varying weather conditions and operational environments.
  • Ability to occasionally lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

At Priority Waste, there are fundamental qualities that we look for in all our employees:
  • People who excel in a collaborative environment (team players)
  • A willingness to do whatever the situation calls for
  • An excitement to be part of a growing organization
  • A genuine understanding that the quality of your work has a direct impact on the company's success

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