Compactor Shop Supervisor

Republic Services•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Under the general direction of a General Manager or Compactor Shop Manager, the Compactor Shop Supervisor oversees two or more employees who repair compactors of various sizes, ensuring repairs and replacements meet company standards. The supervisor may act as manager-on-duty when other managerial personnel are absent. The role oversees shop employees and operations, including staffing, training, performance management, work schedules, work-order validation, repair quality, operational planning, facility audits, and performance reporting. It requires maintaining communication with the Compactor Shop Manager, addressing customer issues when needed, ensuring employees have appropriate technical skills and training, and promoting safe, effective, and ethical work practices.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of hands-on welding and fabrication shop experience.
At least 1 year of supervisory or progressively responsible lead experience.
Ability to weld, supported by a welding certification or demonstrated ability and experience.
Knowledge of OSHA compliance components affecting compactor shop operations, state departments of environmental quality, vector control programs, and ANSI.
Effective communication skills, including providing necessary information in a timely and accurate manner.
Customer-service orientation and ability to foster that mentality within the team.
Ability to act ethically and promote ethical behavior.
Ability to anticipate business needs and plan for efficient use of compactors, equipment, employee resources, and fiscal resources.
Organizational skills to maintain records on equipment status, personnel, schedules, and problems.
Ability to collaborate and encourage employee engagement to achieve productivity goals.
Thorough knowledge of safe working practices and ability to promote and enforce safety rules and procedures.
Ability to supervise others effectively, set clear and challenging goals for the compactor maintenance team, and address performance issues.
Ability to foster positive working relationships with employees.

Nice To Haves

2–4 years of experience in fleet maintenance, operations, the trucking industry, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise compactor shop employees, including hiring recommendations, training, evaluations, coaching, counseling, performance management, and recommendations for compensation or promotion changes.
Work with the Compactor Shop Manager to ensure shop employees follow the established work schedule.
Validate work orders, ensure consistency and quality, and manage the performance of compactor shop activities.
Develop logistical and operational plans to meet or exceed annual goals set by the Compactor Shop Manager, area staff, and corporate staff.
Conduct or participate in regular facility audits.
Maintain open communication with the Compactor Shop Manager and ensure issues are addressed and remediated.
Interact with customers as needed to resolve issues involving compactor equipment in an effective and timely manner.
Ensure employees have the technical skills required for assigned tasks and develop training plans when needed.
Monitor and control operational performance, redirect activities as appropriate, and report departmental performance to division leadership with recommendations for improvement.
May serve as the first-level supervisor in the employee internal dispute resolution process.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.