Operations Supervisor: Safety, Scheduling & Team Lead

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 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.