Ops Supervisor Landfill

TRAL SANITARY LANDFILL, INC. • Pierson Township, MI

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About The Position

Within a division, 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 promote functional excellence 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.

Requirements

• Able to direct a large staff.
• Process-oriented and results-oriented, with a commitment to organizational success and the ability to marshal resources toward goals.
• 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.
• Demonstrates and promotes ethical behavior.
• Strong leadership skills and sound judgment in 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

• Lead and communicate safety goals and objectives; address unsafe conditions related to the landfill.
• Partner with maintenance to keep equipment operational and compliant with safety standards.
• Oversee safety and accident-prevention programs, maintain loss-control practices, and promote a safe, productive work environment.
• Encourage employees’ active participation in safety through personal example and outreach.
• Provide service that meets or exceeds customer expectations and resolve unusual service requests, equipment breakdowns and schedule changes through timely stakeholder communication.
• Work with customers to resolve issues and improve their experience; represent the Company positively to support satisfaction and loyalty.
• Establish productivity goals, uphold operating standards, and manage labor hours and disposal expenses in line with agreed plans.
• Execute operational plans to achieve or exceed the division’s budget goals.
• Support service delivery and work with maintenance on fleet quality and maintenance.
• Create a collaborative and communicative team environment that supports employee engagement.
• Develop team talent, understand employees’ career goals and coach them for advancement.
• Perform other job-related duties as needed or assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may elect comprehensive medical benefits, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed