Operations Supervisor – Maintenance & Hauling – Alma, MI

Job Details 

• Full-time, Exempt 
• On-site (Alma, MI) 
• Competitive salary based on experience 
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. 
• Occasional Saturday work required 

What We're Looking For 

• Minimum 1 year of experience in the waste industry or a related field 
• CDL-B with airbrakes and forklift license required (or ability and willingness to obtain within 3 months) 
• Good driving record with fewer than 5 points; meets other safe driving requirements 
• High school diploma or GED required; associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred 
• Basic skills in Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel and Outlook 
• Self-motivated, with strong communication and people-management skills 

Key Skills & Expertise 

• Team leadership and performance management 
• Fleet maintenance oversight and preventive maintenance planning 
• Parts and inventory management 
• Safety leadership and incident response 
• Staffing, scheduling and workflow coordination 
• Route operations and customer service 
• Cross-departmental collaboration 
• Results-focused, self-motivated approach 

What You'll Do 

• Foster accountability, safety and performance excellence for all direct reports 
• Set clear expectations, deliver coaching and complete performance reviews 
• Manage timekeeping, PTO requests and payroll coding 
• Coordinate daily and weekly staffing plans, schedules and workflow priorities 
• Promote a culture of safety, addressing non-compliance and leading or participating in incident/injury investigations 
• Build strong relationships with team members through daily communication, feedback and recognition 
• Support recruiting, onboarding and training for new associates 
• Collaborate with customer solutions, maintenance, sales and landfill teams on work orders, late arrivals and other operational needs 
• Ensure efficient route operations through effective scheduling and route monitoring, with an emphasis on customer service 
• Manage all maintenance and repair of the truck fleet and ancillary equipment, including preventive maintenance, repairs and work orders 
• Ensure adequate truck availability each morning to effectively service customers 
• Oversee fleet management software to ensure accurate documentation of repairs, parts usage and scheduling 
• Take full ownership of the parts room, coordinating with central purchasing for inventory accuracy and availability 
• Create and process purchase orders for warranty items, core parts and returns 
• Monitor stocking levels for parts, supplies and uniforms; conduct regular inventory cycle counts 
• Support special projects as needed 

What You'll Get 

• Competitive salary based on experience 
• Health, dental and vision insurance 
• Paid time off + holidays 
• Steady Monday–Friday daytime schedule 
• Leadership role with a clear path to cross-train across operations 

Why Granger 

• 60+ years as a family-owned, stable company with long-term growth potential 
• Clear path for cross-training and advancement across operations 
• Purpose-driven work supporting essential community services 
• Supportive team environment guided by the Golden Rule 

Work Schedule 

Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Occasional Saturday work is required. 

Safety-Sensitive Position 

This position is designated safety-sensitive. The associate will operate a vehicle or other equipment on behalf of Granger Waste Services as an essential function of their job and must comply with all applicable safety and drug and alcohol policies. 

About Granger Waste Services 

Working at Granger Waste Services isn't just a career — it's a calling. Guided by the Golden Rule, we're committed to caring for our customers, our communities and each other. If you're ready to make a difference while building a rewarding career, we'd love to have you on our team. 

Ready to lead both hauling and maintenance operations and keep the Alma region's fleet running safely and reliably? Apply today.