Sean Patrick Carroll

About Sean Patrick Carroll

Operations and transportation leader with 12+ years of experience building, scaling, and stabilizing fleet-driven organizations across logistics, waste, and environmental services. I specialize in leading complex, multi-site operations where safety, service reliability, cost control, and public accountability intersect.Currently serving as the Director of Fleet Logistics & Technology for Modern Disposal, with concurrent responsibility as Interim Operations Manager for a high-volume district. I provide end-to-end ownership of transportation, routing, dispatch, fleet utilization, and third-party hauling across a diversified operation supporting 135 trucks and municipal residential service for more than residents. I lead organizations of managers, supervisors, dispatch, and drivers, with accountability for performance, compliance, and execution at scale.My work centers on translating strategic objectives into executable operating plans—optimizing routes and labor, strengthening vendor partnerships, improving cost per ton, and leveraging fleet technology and telematics to drive data-backed decisions. I have led technology adoption, change management, and continuous improvement initiatives that improve productivity while reinforcing a strong safety and compliance culture.Known for steady leadership during periods of transition, I bring a practical, hands-on approach to operations with a sharp focus on accountability, cross-functional alignment, and long-term sustainability. I thrive in environments where operational excellence directly impacts customers, communities, and the bottom line.

Experience

1. Director of Fleet Logistics and Technology

   Modern Disposal Services, Inc.

   Aug 2025 — Present · Buffalo, NY, US

   Enterprise operations leader responsible for transportation, fleet logistics, dispatch, and routing strategy across multi-site waste and environmental services operations. Drive execution that balances safety, service reliability, cost control, and scalability.Serve concurrently as Interim Operations Manager – Model City, providing full operational leadership for a high-volume district during a critical transition period.Own day-to-day and strategic oversight for 135 trucks across 15 roll-off routes, 18 commercial routes, 4 lugger routes, residential trash operations, and specialized ash hauling and support for Reworld. Residential operations support municipal service delivery for residents across multiple Western New York municipalities. Lead an organization of 12 direct reports and 112 indirect reports, including managers, supervisors, dispatch, and drivers.Provide end-to-end accountability for routing, dispatch, labor planning, fleet utilization, third-party hauling, and regulatory compliance. Translate company growth, safety, and financial objectives into executable operating plans across fleet, labor, and vendor networks.Lead procurement, negotiation, and performance management of third-party hauling and disposal partners, ensuring service reliability, contract compliance, and competitive cost structures. Partner closely with Finance to manage logistics budgets, analyze cost drivers, and improve route profitability.Drive adoption of routing platforms, GPS/telematics, and fleet technologies to improve productivity, fuel efficiency, visibility, and decision-making. Establish and monitor KPIs including cost per ton, on-time performance, fuel efficiency, empty miles, and contractor performance.Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, and environmental regulations while reinforcing a safety-first operating culture. Lead business continuity planning and operational response during weather events and service disruptions.

Education

• Bentonville High School

  High School Diploma, Marketing/Marketing Management, General

  2002 — 2005

• Canisius University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing/Marketing Management, General

  2005 — 2010