Operations Supervisor

GFL Environmental Inc. • Morristown, TN

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About The Position

The Operations Supervisor safely monitors and supervises site operations and employees while ensuring equipment is in proper working order. The role provides leadership that supports positive employee/employer relations and promotes a professional corporate image, effective resource management, sound risk management, high production standards, business expansion, and profitable operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of supervisory experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, instruction and procedure manuals, routing reports, and correspondence.
• Ability to perform all required duties satisfactorily.
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• For transfer station work, obtain a SWANA-certified transfer station operator qualification within 60 days of hire.
• For landfill work, have one year of experience operating a horizontal baler and bobcat or forklift.
• For landfill work, 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.
• A combination of education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Screen, select, hire, train, develop, and evaluate personnel to sustain a productive and motivated workforce and meet service commitments.
• Comply with 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 a low cost of service.
• Schedule and conduct safety meetings, document attendees and topics, and ensure employees follow safety guidelines and work safely.
• Maintain necessary records.
• Manage supplies and materials inventory.
• Operate equipment as necessary.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, company policies, procedures, and supervisor directives.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED