Operations Team Supervisor

About the position

The Operations Supervisor is a key supervisory position that ensures every order’s details are completed in a timely and cost-effective manner through leadership, training, and effective communication within the incumbent’s team. This position is responsible for performing and overseeing the operation and maintenance of facility including managing employees, implementing daily job tasks, and meeting production goals in a safe and compliant manner. The incumbent is guided by policies and assignments received from the Facility Manager and Plant Production Supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of employees engaged in hazardous waste management and processing.
• Spend approximately 20 – 30% of their time planning, organizing, directing the team and reviewing the work of employees on the team, and 70 – 80% of the time implementing the plan with their team members.
• Ensure safety and compliance are the priority by leading daily tailgate meetings, completing daily inspections and ensuring their team is following all Health & Safety/Job Safety Analysis (JSA's) procedures as outlined in Clean Earth procedures and policies.
• Communicate to management each day’s progress, facility needs, difficulties and changes in operations so the team can adapt to changing conditions.
• Train technicians and operators on-the-job in equipment operation, service line processes and necessary paperwork.
• Provide training and coaching to team members as needed.
• Maintain records for DOT, EPA, City and State officials as assigned.
• Supervise and operate fork trucks and other heavy equipment when properly trained to move materials for storage / loading and off-loading.
• Plan, organize, assign, direct, and review the work of employees engaged in the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant, the advanced water treatment facility and the disposal facilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2 or more years of prior experience working with hazardous materials.
• Ability to operate equipment, including a forklift and pallet jack.
• 40 Hour Hazwoper certification.
• Ability to wear company provided personal protection equipment including eye protection, steel toed shoes, hard hat, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator.

Nice-to-haves

• Associates or bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or an Environmental Sciences field.
• Two or more years of experience sampling and receiving hazardous waste.
• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and RCRA Regulations.
• Proficiency with Windows based programs (i.e. Excel and Word).

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Wellness benefits.
• Employee discount program.
• Tuition assistance.
• 401k with company matching.