At least five years of operations, environmental services, industrial services, waste transportation, construction, or logistics management experience. We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Operations Manager to oversee the daily coordination of our environmental and industrial field services.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Santa Fe Springs, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Benefits:
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Paid time off
401(k) matching
Company car
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Benefits/Perks
Competitive Compensation
Paid Time Off
Career Growth Opportunities
Job Summary We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Operations Manager to oversee the daily coordination of our environmental and industrial field services. This position will manage personnel, equipment, scheduling, safety, regulatory compliance, project execution, and job profitability while maintaining a high level of customer service. The ideal candidate is organized, decisive, safety-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities may change throughout the day.
Responsibilities
Oversee all operational aspects of the business
Create strategic and operational goals and objectives
Implement systems, processes, and procedures to increase efficiency and profitability
Ensure crews arrive prepared with the correct equipment, PPE, permits, manifests, and project documentation
Maintain compliance with DOT, DTSC, OSHA/Cal/OSHA, HAZWOPER, confined-space, and hazardous-waste transportation requirements
Respond to operational issues, emergencies, customer changes, and equipment breakdowns with practical solutions
Verify that daily reports, driver paperwork, manifests, disposal receipts, timecards, and job documentation are complete and accurate
Support hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance management of operations personnel
Maintain a strong safety culture while meeting customer schedules and financial objective
Be available for occasional after-hours or emergency-response coordination
Qualifications
At least five years of operations, environmental services, industrial services, waste transportation, construction, or logistics management experience.
Experience supervising field crews and coordinating trucks and heavy equipment.
Working knowledge of hazardous-waste transportation and workplace safety requirements.
Strong scheduling, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Comfortable using Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and scheduling or project-management software.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
HAZWOPER, confined-space, DOT or related environmental certifications are preferred.