Operations Supervisor (Bellingham)
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Job Location:
Bellingham, MN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
About Ridwell
Ridwell is a service that inspires people to create a future without waste. Today we make it easy to reuse and recycle more by identifying recyclable and reusable items that the city doesnt collect picking them up from our customers doorsteps and matching them with local partners that can use them sustainably. Our future plans go much further and include making zero waste a reality for millions.
As a B Corp-certified company sustainability isnt just a company valueits a fundamental part of our purpose and interests. Our mission is to empower communities to waste less and every success our team celebrates means more waste saved from the landfill and more valuable donations in the hands of local non-profits.
Were funded and growing quickly and cant wait to add to our team. We offer a strong benefits package a flexible work and vacation schedule and a team invested in the personal growth of its employees. Joining our team provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact with an evolving young company!
About the Role
Ridwell is hiring a dynamic Operations Supervisor to take our Bellingham market to the next level. This role offers the opportunity to optimize our Bellingham operations foster a high-performing team and deliver outstanding service to our members.
As Operations Supervisor youll be the on-site lead in Bellingham partnering with our Seattle-based Senior Operations Manager to own the markets operations. Youll lead and develop a small dedicated team while creating a positive culture focused on accountability efficiency and continuous improvement. Your leadership skills should inspire excellence in fast-paced environments complemented by creative problem-solving abilities and a collaborative approach. Outstanding communication skills and a proactive can-do attitude are essential.
This hands-on leadership position requires comfort working in warehouse environments and driving in various weather conditions. Join us in helping Bellingham households reduce waste and create a stronger local environmental impact.
Compensation: $30 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday 40 hours per week. Team members are on-site during a broad window of 6:30 a.m.6:00 p.m. but you wont be expected to cover the entire span. The schedule can be adjusted based on operational needs.
The warehouse is located East of the Bellingham Golf and Country Club.
Our Values
- Our member is our hero. Our members are at the core of our company. Only by empowering them can we accomplish our vision.
- We Never Settle.We are relentlessly pursuing the exceptional and challenging the status quoalways making our service experience and company better.
- We Take Our Success Personally. We all have a stake in the success of Ridwell. You are empowered to make an impact.
- Purpose Drives Our Actions.Knowing why we are doing something enables us to focus on what is truly important.
- We Are Stronger Together.Every person is critical to our success. We need diverse perspectives to execute on creative solutions. By fostering collaboration and connection at every level we can be phenomenal.
Responsibilities
- Manage train and develop employees by providing ongoing coaching and feedback to ensure lasting team engagement and motivation.
- Oversee work assignments and scheduling to ensure timely completion of daily pickup routes while minimizing costs and maximizing efficiency.
- Coordinate fleet maintenance and repairs by overseeing regular maintenance schedules managing repairs and ensuring the fleet meets safety standards and is operational.
- Step in as a backup driver when necessary to ensure that all scheduled stops are completed without delay ensuring continuity of service and maintaining member happiness.
- Lead warehouse operations focusing on optimizing workflow increasing operational efficiency and implementing process improvements to enhance overall performance.
- Conduct inventory counts of bins bags and supplies as needed ensuring accuracy in stock levels and managing inventory to avoid shortages
- Own the Bellingham operations budget driving cost efficiency and revenue growth to improve overall profit margins.
- Optimize and report on team performance to identify areas for improvement and take action to meet or exceed operational goals.
- Adjust staffing in response to changing business needs ensuring that the team is properly staffed to meet peak demands and seasonal fluctuations.
Requirements
- 2 years of management experience with a proven track record in managing hourly employees.
- Proactive and hands-on able to take initiative adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment and handle ambiguity with confidence.
- Strong sense of ownership over both your work and your team ensuring accountability and successful outcomes.
- Growth mindset constantly seeking learning opportunities and improvements in all activities.
- Experience hiring and training teams with a focus on developing talent for long-term success. Warehouse experience is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively lead report on performance and collaborate across teams.
Benefits
- Medical Vision and Dental plans available with $0 monthly premium costs with buy-up options available
- Voluntary Life and AD&D for self and spouse/domestic partner
- Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Sick leave
- Paid Holidays: 9 paid days per year
- Paid parental leave
- Commuter Benefits for parking and/or transit
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides 4 counseling sessions per incident for common challenges such as relationship family issues stress anxiety and other life challenges
- Employee Discount on Ridwell Membership
- Cell phone reimbursement monthly
Individuals seeking employment at Ridwell are considered without regard to race color religion national origin age gender marital status ancestry physical or mental disability veteran status or sexual orientation.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Airside Operations
- Cathodic
- Marketing & Sales
- General Services
- Advocacy
- Infrastructure Development
About Company
Ridwell picks up hard to recycle plastics, reusable items, and so much more right from your door, then works with local partners to keep them out of the landfill. Become a member today!
