Operations Supervisor in Pasadena

Job Description

OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

This is your opportunity to be part of a trusted provider of waste and recycling solutions, serving a wide range of residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers. Our mission goes beyond collection — we help keep communities clean, sustainable, and running smoothly every single day.

About the role - Operations Supervisor

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for managing collection routes, driver/laborer performance. This role ensures that all operations activities are performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards and regulations.

Essential Job Functions - Operations Supervisor

• Organize and schedule resources to accomplish daily activities.
• Plan, distribute, monitor, and follow-up on route assignments.
• Manage end-of-day check-in process, capturing key service, safety, and equipment issues.
• Monitor driver and laborer time and attendance, minimizing overtime.
• Review weekly demand/volume for routes and recommend re-routes.
• Set and monitor productivity, service, and safety targets.
• Conduct root cause investigations for all injuries and incidents.
• Visit customers and sites to evaluate and resolve safety issues.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., DOT, OSHA).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities - Operations Supervisor

• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Ability to manage both operations and maintenance teams.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in maintenance software and administrative task.

Education and Experience - Operations Supervisor

• High school diploma or G.E.D.; Associate's Degree preferred.
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification (T3, T4, T5, T6, T7, T2, ASE T Master Certified).
• CDL Class B or higher with a safe driving record.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• 6 years of experience in maintenance working with class 8 refuse trucks.
• 3 years of supervisory experience in operations or maintenance roles.
• Thorough knowledge of safe working practices, DOT, OSHA, and other federal and state regulations.

If interested, please reply with your resume to katya.valdivia@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.