Ops Supervisor ES

Republic Services • Portland, OR

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About The Position

The Operations Supervisor directly supervises waste-handling activities during an assigned shift, including the sampling, analysis, processing, documentation, and disposition of waste received at or shipped from the facility. The supervisor promotes plant and personnel safety by enforcing procedures and providing training, and participates in selecting, developing, and evaluating team members to support efficient operations.

This position directly supervises two or more employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. Duties include interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, recognizing or disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and problems. Other related duties may be assigned.

The role participates in emergency response operations related to facility and transportation activities, both on and off site, when facility equipment or personnel are involved. The posting describes Republic Services as an environmental services company providing recycling, waste, special-waste, hazardous-waste, and field services. It highlights company commitments to safety, customer service, environmental responsibility, and sustainability.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience.
• Knowledge of hazardous-waste management.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of personnel management, operations, equipment, waste-processing, and recycling techniques.
• Knowledge of receiving, purchasing, work orders, special licenses, and DOT training.
• Accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize, stay focused, and handle multiple, diverse responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the activities of operations personnel.
• Oversee inventory compliance and maintenance of supplies.
• Coordinate with vendors, transporters, and treatment facilities.
• Maintain housekeeping in waste-handling and processing areas and ensure process chemicals are stored and handled properly.
• Direct off-loading of materials into the facility’s storage and waste-processing systems.
• Ensure safe and effective waste treatment, including collecting and analyzing samples from inbound trucks and conducting treatment simulations of truck samples.
• Make decisions consistent with waste-profile data and facility operating permits.
• Determine batch-clearance approvals for effluent filtering.
• Collect post-treatment waste samples to assess whether treated waste is suitable for final disposition in bulk quantities.
• Notify appropriate facility personnel of maintenance requirements for plant and transportation equipment.
• Review and sign RCRA manifests.
• Ensure personnel follow safety rules and procedures.
• Train facility personnel on processing procedures.
• Participate directly in emergency response operations related to facility activities and transportation activities on or off site involving facility equipment and personnel.
• Directly supervise two or more assigned employees.
• Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; and address complaints and resolve problems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage.
• Health-care and dependent-care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 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