Operations Manager(Gig)-Cookeville
Local Job Overview: Cookeville
Role Essentials
- Hiring Organization: Waste Management
- Location: Cookeville, TN
- Flexible Role in Cookeville: Operations Manager
- This Cookeville-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Waste Management team in Cookeville, TN is growing.
- Benefit from working in Cookeville, a key hub for the Waste Management And Executive Operations industry.
Pay & Perks
- Salary: $90k-$125k/Year (approx. $9k/Month)
- Benefits: This role offers competitive pay.
- Project-based work with clear objectives.
Day-to-Day
- Apply your your professional skills skills at our Cookeville location.
Company Overview: Waste Management is North America's leading environmental service provider, offering multi-facility leadership careers, executive compensation structures, and long-term corporate growth opportunities.
Position Summary & Responsibilities: The Waste Management Operations Manager maintains complete operational, financial (P&L), safety, and personnel management accountability for regional collection depots, transfer stations, and material recovery processing facilities. You lead multi-disciplinary teams across collection routes, fleet maintenance shops, and plant operations while driving safety standards, regulatory compliance, and budget optimization. You manage operational P&L performance, direct labor scheduling, lead supervisor development, and represent Waste Management during municipal contract negotiations. This role is 100% physical and strictly requires full on-site leadership presence at facility depots (zero remote capability).
Qualifications & Benefits: High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Environmental Management preferred. Requires 5+ years of progressive management experience in waste management, transport logistics, or heavy industrial operations with proven P&L responsibility. Offers executive salaried base pay, annual performance bonuses, full health/dental/vision benefits, 401(k) company match, company vehicle, and paid vacation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Operations Manager position pay at Waste Management?
This role offers a pay range of $90,000 - $125,000. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Cookeville.
Where is this Operations Manager job located?
This position is based in Cookeville, TN. Waste Management has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Cookeville.
What benefits does Waste Management offer for this position?
Waste Management provides comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
What qualifications do I need for this Operations Manager role?
Most Operations Manager positions at Waste Management require a high school diploma or equivalent. Specific experience requirements vary by role. Check the full job description for details.
How do I apply for this Operations Manager position in Cookeville?
You can apply directly on this page by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. The application process is quick and typically takes just a few minutes. Waste Management reviews applications on a rolling basis.
How long does the Waste Management hiring process take?
The hiring process at Waste Management is typically fast, often completed within 1-2 weeks. After submitting your application, you may receive a response within a few days. Some positions offer same-week start dates.
