Operations Supervisor Landfill

MORGAN LANDFILL COMPANY, INC.•New Morgan, PA

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About The Position

The Operations Supervisor – Landfill supervises Lead Operators, Operators and/or General Laborers who contribute to the efficient operation of the landfill. This role ensures adherence to fill sequencing plans, achievement of density goals, and operation consistent with applicable permits. Working with the Operations Manager and General Manager, the supervisor implements tactical initiatives to drive functional excellence and achieve budget goals. The position also ensures compliance with safety, environmental, operating, regulatory, accounting, ethics and other standards, while delivering safety, customer experience and efficiency and supporting employee engagement. The supervisor leads safety programs, removes unsafe conditions, coordinates with maintenance to keep equipment safe and operational, and promotes active employee participation in safe operations. The role provides customer service, resolves service issues and schedule changes, and represents the company positively. It also sets productivity goals, manages labor hours and disposal expenses, executes operational plans, supports fleet quality and maintenance, and develops employees through coaching and career support. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Ability to direct a large staff.
Process-oriented and results-oriented approach to setting and pursuing goals, with commitment to organizational success and ability to marshal resources.
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.
Demonstrated and promoted ethical behavior.
Strong leadership skills and proven judgment of talent, particularly in hiring and developing high-performance teams.
Experience in labor relations.
State certification as required by regulation.
Minimum of 1 year of lead or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise Lead Operators, Operators and/or General Laborers in efficient landfill operations.
Ensure adherence to fill sequencing plans, achievement of density goals, and compliance with applicable permits and operational standards.
Work with the Operations Manager and General Manager to implement initiatives that support functional excellence and budget achievement.
Lead and communicate safety goals and objectives, remove unsafe conditions, and oversee safety and accident-prevention programs.
Partner with the maintenance department to keep equipment in working order and compliant with safety standards.
Promote employee participation in safety and maintain a safe, productive work environment.
Provide customer service that meets or exceeds expectations; resolve unusual service requests, equipment breakdowns and schedule changes through timely communication.
Address customer issues and represent the company positively to support customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Establish productivity goals, enforce operating standards, and manage labor hours and disposal expenses in line with agreed plans.
Execute operational plans to achieve or exceed budget goals and support fleet quality and maintenance.
Build a collaborative, communicative team environment and promote employee engagement.
Develop team talent, understand employees’ career goals and coach them for advancement.
Perform other job-related duties as needed or assigned.