Operations Supervisor

GFL Environmental Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a full-time Operations Supervisor to support our Hamilton, ON operations. You will report to the Operations Manager and oversee a team of operators, ensuring a safe, efficient, and compliant daily workflow.

The role emphasizes leading a zero-harm culture, coordinating production schedules, and maintaining SOPs while driving improvements across the facility. Evening/weekend availability may be required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a technical, environmental or chemical program.
• Minimum of 3-5 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Experience in waste management and environmental services.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of production management processes and maintenance principles.
• Ability to develop safe operating procedures.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Willingness to learn and adapt; availability for evenings/weekends.
• Commitment to a zero-harm safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-site operations follow corporate policies, permit conditions, and safety standards.
• Supervise daily operations and lead the operating team.
• Coach and develop direct reports using performance reviews and hazard assessments.
• Prioritize inbound work and ensure timely completion of scheduled tasks.
• Maintain and implement SOPs.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Review spare parts and inventory levels as needed.
• Troubleshoot equipment to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Develop production and delivery schedules while controlling costs.
• Lead safety, maintenance and housekeeping per requirements.
• Report incidents and participate in corrective actions.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal communication

Production management

Preventive maintenance

Waste management knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety procedures

Microsoft Excel

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Technical/Environmental/Chemical program

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

GFL is looking for a full-time Operations Supervisor to help support our operations in Hamilton, ON. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, the Operations Supervisor is responsible for creating a zero-harm environment, maintaining efficient day-to-day operations, and for the effective supervision of operators.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure on-site operations are conducted in accordance with corporate policies and procedures, within permit conditions and to customer specifications with a significant focus on health and safety
• Supervise daily operations and provide leadership to the operating team
• Lead, motivate and develop direct reports utilizing Annual Performance Reviews, Job Task Observations and Hazard Assessments to reinforce or correct specific behaviors
• Evaluate and prioritize incoming work notifications and ensure that all scheduled work is completed in the allocated time
• Maintain and implement facility standard operating procedures (SOP’s)
• Identify and recommend continuous improvements to processes and procedures
• Review and recommend maintenance, repair and operating spare requirements and stocking levels
• Troubleshoot technical issues and identify root causes of equipment failures in order to develop corrective actions and to avoid recurrence
• Help to develop production and delivery schedules while maintaining standard costs and managing inventory
• Take a leading role in safety, maintenance and housekeeping in accordance with company and regulatory requirements
• Report all incidents, safety infractions, non-compliance issues and participate in the investigation and development of corrective actions

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies

• Post-secondary education in an Technical, Environmental or Chemical program
• Minimum of 3-5 years in a supervisory capacity is required
• Related operational experience preferred with knowledge of waste management and environmental services
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of production management processes, manufacturing equipment and preventative maintenance principles
• Ability to develop safe operating procedures
• Computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Proven organization, time management and problem solving skills
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills and expand knowledge through duties assigned by the Operations Manager
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends, if required

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Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship
for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required.Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.