Operations Supervisor Landfill at Republic Services

Concord, North Carolina, 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 lead operations to comply with safety, environmental, operating, regulatory, accounting, ethics, and other standards
Execute and deliver 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 or situations
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 a safe and productive work environment; implement loss control and safety programs
Engage employees in active participation to instill a culture of safety through personal commitment and outreach
Provide service to customers that meets or exceeds expectations; resolve unusual service requests, equipment breakdowns, and schedule changes with timely communications
Interact with customers to solve issues and improve customer experience; serve as a positive company representative to drive satisfaction and loyalty
Establish productivity goals; ensure adherence to operating standards; manage labor hours and disposal expenses per plans
Execute operational plans to achieve or exceed division’s budgeted goals; support service delivery, maintenance, and fleet quality
Create a 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 OperationsSafety LeadershipTeam SupervisionRegulatory ComplianceAccident PreventionEquipment MaintenanceCustomer ServiceFill SequencingDensity GoalsLoss Control

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the main responsibilities of the Operations Supervisor – Landfill?

The role involves supervising a team of Lead Operators, Operators, and General Laborers to ensure efficient landfill operation, adherence to fill sequencing plans and density goals, compliance with permits, safety programs, customer experience, efficiency goals, and employee engagement.

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 does the company emphasize in its culture?

The company emphasizes a culture of safety, employee engagement, customer experience, and efficiency, with a focus on leadership in safety goals, collaborative team environments, and developing talent for advancement.

What makes a strong candidate for this Operations Supervisor role?

Strong candidates demonstrate leadership in safety and operations, experience supervising teams, ability to achieve efficiency and density goals, customer service skills, and a commitment to employee development and engagement.