Landfill Supervisor

Republic Services•Brook, IN

12d

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 in accordance with applicable permits. Working with the Operations Manager and General Manager, the supervisor implements tactical initiatives to improve functional performance and achieve budget goals. 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. The supervisor leads safety programs and accident prevention, maintains safe operating conditions, and coordinates with maintenance to keep equipment working and compliant with safety standards. The role serves customers, resolves service issues, and supports productivity, labor, disposal-expense, and budget goals. It also develops employees through coaching, career support, and talent development. Other related duties may be assigned. Eligible employees may elect to participate in the benefits described in the posting, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; spending accounts; disability and life insurance; an Employee and Family Assistance Program; employee discounts; a retirement plan with company match; an Employee Stock Purchase Plan; and paid time off.

Requirements

Ability to direct a large staff.
Process-oriented and results-oriented approach to setting and pursuing goals, with commitment to organizational success and ability to marshal resources.
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.
Demonstrated and promoted ethical behavior.
Strong leadership skills and proven judgment of talent, with 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

Supervise Lead Operators, Operators, and/or General Laborers in landfill operations.
Ensure compliance with fill sequencing plans, density goals, applicable permits, and relevant safety, environmental, operating, regulatory, accounting, and ethics standards.
Work with the Operations Manager and General Manager to implement initiatives that support functional excellence and budget achievement.
Communicate and provide leadership toward safety goals and objectives; identify and remove unsafe conditions or situations.
Partner with maintenance to ensure equipment remains in working order and complies with safety standards.
Oversee safety and accident-prevention programs, maintain loss-control practices, and promote a safe and productive work environment.
Engage employees in safe operations through personal example and outreach.
Provide customer service that meets or exceeds expectations; communicate with stakeholders about unusual requests, equipment breakdowns, and schedule changes.
Resolve customer issues and represent the company positively to support customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Establish productivity goals, uphold operating standards, and manage labor hours and disposal expenses against agreed plans.
Execute operational plans to help meet or exceed division budget goals.
Support service delivery and coordinate with maintenance on fleet quality and maintenance.
Build 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.