Landfill Operations Supervisor

Republic Services • Screven, GA

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About The Position

Within a division, the Landfill Operations Supervisor supervises Lead Operators, Operators and/or General Laborers to support efficient landfill operations. The supervisor ensures fill sequencing plans are followed, density goals are achieved, and landfill operations comply with applicable permit requirements. Working with the Operations Manager and General Manager, the supervisor implements tactical initiatives to support functional excellence and budget achievement. The role ensures adherence to accident prevention programs and leads operations in compliance with safety, environmental, operating, regulatory, accounting, ethics and other standards. It delivers on safety, customer experience and efficiency while supporting employee engagement.

Requirements

• Able to direct a large staff.
• Process-oriented and results-oriented, with a commitment to organizational success and the ability to marshal resources to achieve goals and objectives.
• 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-performing teams.
• Experience in labor relations.
• State certification as required by regulation.
• Minimum of 1 year of lead or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and communicate safety goals and objectives.
• Identify and work to 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 an effective loss control and safety program, and support a safe, productive work environment.
• Encourage employees’ active participation in safety through personal example and outreach.
• Provide customer service that meets or exceeds expectations, resolve unusual service requests, equipment breakdowns and schedule changes, and communicate promptly with stakeholders.
• Work with customers to resolve issues and improve their overall experience; represent the Company positively to promote customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Set productivity goals as needed, maintain operating standards, and manage labor hours and disposal expenses in line with agreed plans.
• Execute operational plans to help achieve or exceed the division’s budgeted 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 members, understand their career goals, and coach them for advancement.
• Perform other job-related duties as needed or assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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