Operation Supervisor

GFL Environmental Inc.•Smyrna, GA

About The Position

Safely monitor and supervise all site operations and employees while ensuring all equipment is in proper working order. Provide leadership that supports positive employee/employer relations, a professional corporate image, effective resource management, sound risk management, high production standards, business expansion, and profitable operations. The role may involve transfer station or landfill operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of supervisory experience.
A combination of education and/or experience.
Excellent leadership, communication, and management skills.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, instruction and procedure manuals, routing reports, and correspondence.
Ability to satisfactorily perform all required duties.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
For transfer station positions, obtain SWANA certified transfer station operator certification within 60 days of hire.
For landfill positions, one year of experience operating a horizontal baler and bobcat/forklift.
For landfill positions, successfully complete training for certification in Freon removal and handling hazardous materials such as motor oil, lead-acid batteries, PCBs, and CFCs.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of waste-industry experience desired, preferably in landfill or transfer operations.

Responsibilities

Screen, select, hire, train, develop, and evaluate personnel to sustain a productive and motivated workforce and meet service commitments.
Follow wage and hour laws and compensate personnel in accordance with established guidelines.
Ensure safe working conditions at each job.
Develop and implement a preventive maintenance program to reduce downtime and maintenance costs and achieve the lowest possible cost of service.
Schedule and conduct safety meetings, document attendees and topics, and ensure employees follow safety guidelines and perform duties safely.
Maintain necessary records.
Manage inventory of supplies and materials.
Operate equipment as necessary.
Comply with applicable federal, state/provincial, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, orders, company policies, procedures, and supervisor directives.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.