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DOW SkillBridge Cohort 26-3 - Louisville - Operations Supervisor

Date Posted: Jul 30, 2026
Yearly: USD - USD

Job Detail

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    Location Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Gender: No Preference
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    Apply Before: Oct 28, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Republic Services is a proud industry partner of the Department of War SkillBridge Program and we're ready to assist transitioning veterans find their next career! This is an excellent opportunity as you plan for your life after the military. Any rank, enlisted or officer, may apply. SkillBridge permits you to use up to the last 180 days of service to train and learn with an industry partner. During SkillBridge participation, you continue to receive military compensation, and you are covered by your military benefits. Release for SkillBridge is always mission-dependent and your unit Commander must authorize participation prior to entering into any agreement with interested industry employment partners. About You + Must be currently serving, Active Duty, U.S. Armed Forces Servicemember+ Must be within one year of your End of Active Service transition date+ Strong written and verbal communication skills+ Ability to learn and participate in a fast-paced environment+ Effective task management skills+ High level of motivation+ Great attitude and desire to learn and grow POSITION SUMMARY: Within a division, the Operations Supervisor - Hauling Operations is responsible for supervising the collections activities in one or more lines of business (commercial, residential, roll-off (industrial) and/or container delivery and pick up) in a geographically dispersed area. The Operations Supervisor oversees drivers and helpers and works with the Operations Manager and General Manager to implement tactical initiatives to drive functional excellence and budget achievement. The Operations Supervisor ensures adherence to all accident prevention programs and leads operations to ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, operating, regulatory, accounting, ethics, and other standards. Responsibilities include the execution and delivery of Safety, Customer Experience, and Efficiency while supporting a culture of employee engagement. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBLITIES: Safety+ Understand and provide leadership to achieve and communicate about safety goals and objectives.+ Work to remove unsafe conditions or situations from drivers' routes.+ Work with the sales team to identify and eliminate any unsafe conditions on new route or for new customers.+ Partner with the maintenance department to ensure all equipment remains in working order and in compliance with safety standards.+ Oversee effective safety and accident prevention programs to ensure all reasonable actions are taken to prevent accidents and injuries; ensure a safe and productive work environment for all employees; implement and maintain and effective loss control and safety program.+ Engage assigned employees in active participation to instill a culture of safety by demonstration of a personal commitment to safe operations and active personal outreach to operational employees.Customer Experience+ Provide service to all customers that meets or exceeds customer expectations with regard to the entire customer experience.+ Understand missed pickup goals and meet or exceed expectations related to those goals.+ Resolve unusual service requests, equipment breakdowns and schedule changes with timely communications to all stakeholders.+ Interact with customers to solve and rectify any issues and improve the overall customer experience.+ Serve as a positive representative of the Company to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty to theCompany.Efficiency+ Establish productivity goals where needed; ensure adherence to operating standards; and manage labor hours and disposal expenses per established and agreed plans.+ Lead drivers to exceed productivity goals and expectations for all routes.+ Create, modify, and improve routes to maximize density and improve efficiency.+ Reduce route hours to the extent possible with techniques such as service conversions and container upsizing.+ Execute other operational plans to help achieve or exceed the division's budgeted goals.+ Understand, support and execute service

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Required skills

  • Government & Defence

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Company Overview

Durham, North Carolina, United States of America

Republic Services is a leading provider of waste disposal and recycling services. The company operates in a robust industry focusing on sustainable waste management solutions, providing strong career paths and competitive benefits. Read More

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