Container Shop Supervisor at Republic Services

Brunswick, Georgia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Waste ManagementIndustries

Requirements

Knowledge of OSHA compliance components impacting container shop operations, state departments of environmental quality, vector control programs, and ANSI
Effective communication skills to provide necessary information in a timely and accurate manner
Customer service orientation and the ability to foster that mentality with the team
Ability to act with as well as promote ethical behavior
Ability to anticipate business needs and plan accordingly to ensure efficient utilization of containers, equipment, employee resources, and fiscal resources
Organizational skills to maintain records regarding the status of equipment, personnel, schedules, and problems
Ability to collaborate and encourage employee engagement to achieve productivity goals
Thorough knowledge of safe working practices and the ability to promote and enforce safety rules and procedures
Ability to effectively supervise others, including setting clear and challenging goals for the container maintenance team and addressing performance issues
Skill and ability to foster positive working relationships with employees
A weld (incomplete in description, but implied knowledge/skill in welding)

Responsibilities

Supervises employees who perform container shop activities, including responsibility for or recommending hiring decisions, training and evaluating employees, coaching, counseling, managing performance, and making or recommending salary, merit, promotion, or other pay changes
Organizes and schedules work based on historical and anticipated needs, develops work schedules, and grants time off as appropriate to match staffing level requirements for the maintenance shop
Reviews work orders and assigns tasks to container shop employees, verifies the quality of work performed, coaches welders and other staff on welding, repairing, and painting techniques and procedures, and takes corrective action as warranted
Oversees administrative matters for the team, including substantiating payroll, maintaining records of all production, manufacturing, and repairs performed, preparing and submitting the budget for approval, and setting department goals aligned with division leadership targets
Conducts and/or participates in regular facility audits
Maintains open communications with other departments (e.g., Accounting, Procurement, Operations) to ensure fluid and effective operations
May interact with customers to address issues with compactor equipment for effective and timely resolution
Inspects containers, equipment, and container shop activities to verify quality of work, ensure safety and productivity procedures are followed, identifies training opportunities, documents issues, and provides constructive feedback
Anticipates needs for shop supplies, materials, and parts; procures equipment and parts within budgets and spending limits; refers larger purchases or major repairs to a manager as appropriate
Monitors and controls the container shop’s operational performance, takes action to redirect activities, reports on department performance to division leadership, and makes recommendations for improvements
May serve as first-level supervisor in employee internal dispute resolution process
Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

WeldingContainer RepairCompactor RepairPainting TechniquesEmployee SupervisionPerformance ManagementWork SchedulingBudget PreparationFacility AuditingSafety Inspections

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the main responsibilities of the Container Shop Supervisor?

The role involves supervising employees who repair containers and compactors, organizing work schedules, reviewing work orders, verifying quality, overseeing administrative matters like payroll and budgets, conducting audits, and maintaining communications with other departments.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Knowledge of OSHA compliance components impacting container shop operations, state departments of environmental quality, vector control programs, and ANSI is required.

Is this a remote position or does it require on-site work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What supervisory experience is needed for this role?

The position requires supervising two or more employees, including hiring decisions, training, evaluating performance, coaching, counseling, and managing salary or promotion changes.