Operations Supervisor at Republic Services

Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Waste ManagementIndustries

Requirements

Able to direct large staff
Is process-oriented and results-oriented in setting and pursuing aggressive goals, demonstrating a strong commitment to organizational success and marshaling resources to accomplish goals and objectives
Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, critical-thinking and decision-making skills
Is collaborative; builds and works with teams
Creative thinker who challenges conventional solutions
Demonstrates and promotes ethical behavior
Has strong leadership skills and proven 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

Supervise a team of Lead Operators, Operators and/or General Laborers to ensure efficient landfill operation
Ensure adherence to fill sequencing plans, achieve density goals, and operate the landfill consistent with applicable permits
Work with Operations Manager and General Manager to implement tactical initiatives for functional excellence and budget achievement
Ensure adherence to all accident prevention programs and compliance with safety, environmental, operating, regulatory, accounting, ethics, and other standards
Execute and deliver on Safety, Customer Experience, and Efficiency while supporting employee engagement culture
Understand and provide leadership to achieve and communicate safety goals and objectives; remove unsafe conditions
Partner with maintenance department to ensure equipment is in working order and complies with safety standards
Oversee effective safety and accident prevention programs to prevent accidents and injuries; maintain loss control and safety program
Engage employees in safety culture through personal commitment and outreach
Provide service meeting or exceeding customer expectations; resolve unusual requests, breakdowns, and schedule changes with timely communications
Interact with customers to solve issues and improve customer experience; serve as positive company representative
Establish productivity goals, ensure adherence to operating standards, and manage labor hours and disposal expenses per plans
Execute operational plans to achieve or exceed budgeted goals; support service delivery, maintenance, and fleet quality
Create collaborative, communicative team environment; drive employee engagement
Build and develop talent, understand career goals, and provide coaching for advancement
Perform other job-related duties as needed or assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Landfill OperationsTeam SupervisionSafety LeadershipRegulatory ComplianceAccident PreventionEquipment MaintenanceCustomer ServiceLoss Control

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a full-time position?

Yes, this is a full-time position.

What is the work location for the Operations Supervisor role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key responsibilities of the Operations Supervisor?

The role involves supervising a team of Lead Operators, Operators, and General Laborers, ensuring adherence to fill sequencing plans, density goals, and permit compliance, while driving safety, customer experience, efficiency, and employee engagement.

What is the company culture like for this role?

The culture emphasizes safety, employee engagement, collaboration, and a commitment to safe operations, customer satisfaction, and functional excellence.

What makes a strong candidate for the Operations Supervisor position?

Strong candidates demonstrate leadership in safety, ability to supervise teams, experience in operational efficiency, customer service, and fostering employee engagement and development.