Hazardous Waste Operations Supervisor

Republic Services•Elizabeth, NJ

About The Position

The Operations Supervisor directly supervises a specific work shift and oversees waste-handling activities, including sampling, analysis, processing, documentation, and disposition of waste received at or shipped from the facility. The supervisor promotes plant and personnel safety by enforcing safety procedures and providing required training, and participates in selecting, developing, and evaluating team members to support efficient operations. The role supervises at least two employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. These responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and resolving complaints and problems. The supervisor also participates in emergency response operations involving facility activities, equipment, and personnel, both on- and off-site. Other related duties may be assigned. The stated pay range is $86,400 to $118,800; actual compensation depends on the locality of hire. Eligible employees may participate in an annual incentive plan with a 10% target.

Requirements

3–5 years of progressively responsible experience.
Knowledge of hazardous waste management.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of personnel management, operations, equipment, waste processing, and recycling techniques.
Knowledge of receiving, purchasing, work orders, special licenses, and Department of Transportation (DOT) training.
Accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize, stay focused, and handle multiple, diverse responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Supervise the activities of operations personnel on an assigned work shift.
Supervise inventory compliance and the maintenance of supplies.
Coordinate with vendors, transporters, and treatment facilities.
Maintain housekeeping in waste-handling and processing areas and ensure proper storage and handling of process chemicals.
Direct off-loading of materials into the facility’s storage and waste-processing systems.
Collect and analyze waste samples from inbound trucks and conduct treatment simulations to support safe and effective waste treatment.
Make decisions consistent with waste profile data and facility operating permits.
Determine batch-clearance approvals for effluent filtering.
Collect post-treatment waste samples to assess whether treated waste is suitable for final disposition in bulk quantities.
Notify appropriate facility personnel of maintenance needs for plant and transportation equipment.
Review and sign RCRA manifests.
Ensure personnel follow safety rules and procedures.
Train facility personnel on processing procedures.
Participate in emergency response operations involving facility activities and transportation activities, on- and off-site, when facility equipment or personnel are involved.
Interview, hire, train, assign, direct, and evaluate employees; reward and discipline employees; and address complaints and resolve problems.
Perform other related duties as assigned.