Landfill Operations Supervisor

Republic Services • Minden, LA

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About The Position

The Operations Supervisor – Landfill supervises Lead Operators, Operators, and/or General Laborers to support efficient landfill operations. The role ensures adherence to fill sequencing plans, achievement of density goals, and operation of the landfill in accordance with applicable permits. Working with the Operations Manager and General Manager, the supervisor implements tactical initiatives that advance functional excellence and budget achievement. The role also ensures compliance with safety, environmental, operating, regulatory, accounting, ethics, and other standards, while delivering safety, customer experience, and efficiency and supporting employee engagement.

Requirements

• Ability to direct a large staff.
• Process- and results-oriented, with a commitment to organizational success and the ability to marshal resources to accomplish goals.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Collaborative approach and ability to build and work with teams.
• Creative thinking and willingness to challenge conventional solutions.
• Demonstrates and promotes ethical behavior.
• Strong leadership skills and sound judgment in identifying talent, with an emphasis on hiring and developing high-performance teams.
• Experience in labor relations.
• State certification as required by regulation.
• At least 1 year of lead or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicate safety goals and objectives and provide leadership to help achieve them.
• Identify and remove unsafe conditions or situations at or related to the landfill.
• Partner with maintenance to keep equipment in working order and compliant with safety standards.
• Oversee safety and accident-prevention programs, maintain a safe and productive work environment, and implement and maintain an effective loss-control and safety program.
• Encourage employees’ active participation in safety through personal commitment and outreach.
• Provide customer service that meets or exceeds expectations throughout the customer experience.
• Resolve unusual service requests, equipment breakdowns, and schedule changes, communicating promptly with stakeholders.
• Work with customers to resolve issues and improve the customer experience.
• Represent the Company positively to promote customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Establish productivity goals as needed, ensure operating standards are followed, and manage labor hours and disposal expenses according to agreed plans.
• Execute operational plans to help meet or exceed the division’s budget goals.
• Support service delivery and maintenance, including the operational role in fleet quality and maintenance.
• Create a collaborative and communicative team environment and promote employee engagement.
• Develop team talent, understand employees’ career goals, and coach them for advancement.
• Perform other job-related duties as needed or assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed