Operations Supervisor Landfill

Republic Services•Houston, TX

About The Position

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 consistent with applicable permits. Working with the Operations Manager and General Manager, the supervisor implements tactical initiatives to support functional excellence and budget achievement. The position ensures compliance with safety, environmental, operating, regulatory, accounting, ethics and other standards, and supports delivery of safety, customer experience and efficiency while fostering employee engagement.

Requirements

  • Ability 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 of talent, with an emphasis on 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

  • Provide leadership on safety goals and remove unsafe conditions or situations related to the landfill.
  • Partner with maintenance to keep equipment in working order and compliant with safety standards.
  • Oversee safety and accident-prevention programs, promote a safe and productive work environment, and maintain effective loss-control and safety programs.
  • Engage employees in safety through personal example and outreach.
  • Deliver customer service that meets or exceeds expectations; resolve unusual service requests, equipment breakdowns and schedule changes through timely stakeholder communication.
  • Work with customers to resolve issues and improve the overall customer experience; represent the Company positively to support customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Set productivity goals, ensure operating standards are followed, and manage labor hours and disposal expenses according to established plans.
  • Execute operational plans to achieve or exceed the division’s budget goals.
  • Support service delivery and work with maintenance and operations on fleet quality and maintenance.
  • Create a collaborative and communicative team environment that promotes employee engagement.
  • Develop team talent, understand employees’ career goals, and coach them for advancement.
  • Perform other job-related duties as needed or assigned.

Benefits

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