Operations Supervisor

GFL Environmental Inc.•Janesville, WI

3d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Safely monitor and supervise all site operations and employees while ensuring all equipment is in proper working order. Provide leadership, which results in positive employee/employer relations. Project a professional corporate image, effective resource management, a sound risk management program, high production standards and business expansion and profitable operations. CLASS B CDL PREFERRED

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three (3) or more years experience in the waste industry desired (landfill or transfer operations preferred).
One (1) year supervisory experience.
Combination of education and/or experience.
For Transfer Stations must possess (within 60 days of hire) a SWANA certified transfer station operator.
For Landfills must have one (1) years of experience operating horizontal baler and bobcat/forklit. Also must successfully complete training for certification in the removal of Freon and handling of hazardous materials (i.e. motor oil, lead-acid batteries, PCB’s, and CFC’s, etc.)
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, instruction and procedure manuals, routing reports and correspondence.
Ability to satisfactorily perform all duties required.
Ability to regularly lift/move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/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 Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Excellent leadership, communication and management skills.
CLASS B CDL PREFERRED

Responsibilities

Sustain a productive and motivated workforce by screening, selecting, hiring, training and developing and evaluating personnel required to meet service commitments.
Adhere to all wage and hour laws and compensate personnel for services rendered in accordance with established guidelines.
Ensure safe working conditions at each job.
Develop and implement an effective preventive maintenance program that reduces down time, reduces maintenance costs and results in lowest cost of service possible.
Schedule and conduct safety meetings and document attendees and topics covered. Ensure employees follow safety guidelines and perform duties in a safe manner.
Maintain necessary records.
Manage inventory of supplies and materials.
Operate equipment as necessary.
Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.