Operation Supervisor

GFL Environmental•Smyrna, GA

About The Position

Safely monitor and supervise all site operations and employees while ensuring 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 be based in transfer station or landfill operations, with certain site-specific certification and equipment requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three or more years of experience in the waste industry desired; landfill or transfer operations experience preferred.
One year of supervisory experience.
A combination of education and/or experience.
For transfer station roles, obtain SWANA-certified transfer station operator certification within 60 days of hire.
For landfill roles, one year of experience operating a horizontal baler and bobcat/forklift.
For landfill roles, successfully complete training for certification in Freon removal and handling hazardous materials such as motor oil, lead-acid batteries, PCBs, and CFCs.
Excellent leadership, communication, and management skills.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as 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.
Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell.
Visual abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Waste industry experience, particularly in landfill or transfer operations.

Responsibilities

Screen, select, hire, train, develop, and evaluate personnel needed to 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 their 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 supervisors’ directives.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.