Operations Supervisor

GFL Environmental•North Little Rock, AR

15d

About The Position

Safely monitor and supervise all site operations and employees while ensuring all equipment is in proper working order. Provide leadership that promotes 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. The position works outdoors 70% of the time and is frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, hot and cold weather, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes, and airborne particles. Occasional work in high, precarious places is required; noise levels are usually loud.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of supervisory experience.
A combination of education and/or experience.
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, including 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 ability including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Screen, select, hire, train, develop, and evaluate personnel to meet service commitments and sustain a productive, motivated workforce.
Comply with wage and hour laws and compensate personnel according to 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 work 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, other orders, and company policies, procedures, and supervisor directives.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.