Operations Supervisor, Waste

Dormont Manufacturing Co; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP Matching program

Bonus program eligibility

Health, Vision and Dental Coverage

Employee Assistance Programs

Life Insurance

Job summary

GFL Environmental is seeking an Operations Supervisor reporting to the Operations Manager at Foxtrap Facility. The role focuses on creating a zero-harm environment, maintaining efficient day‑to‑day operations, and supervising the operators and collection drivers.

You will coach and lead the operating team, manage workforce planning, liaise with customers and contractors, and drive continuous improvements to processes while ensuring work plans keep projects on schedule and within budget and

Qualifications

• Minimum three years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Experience in industrial/ environmental services preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to Health & Safety.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations, planning and monitoring for operators.
• Create a zero-harm environment and uphold safety standards.
• Liaise with customers/contractors, conduct site visits and assist with quoting/tendering.
• Provide coaching and leadership, manage workforce planning.
• Identify improvements to processes and ensure projects stay on schedule and budget.
• Report incidents and support corrective actions.
• Lead, motivate and develop direct reports using JTOs and risk assessments.
• Participate in recruitment and onboarding of new hires.
• Develop and implement SOPs/SWP's and conduct safety talks.
• Ensure adequate training for jobs and safe workplace.
• Inventory management and facility/equipment upkeep.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Strategic planning

Health & Safety

Customer service

Team building

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager – Foxtrap Facility, the Operations Supervisor is responsible for creating a zero-harm environment, maintaining efficient day-to-day operations, and for the effective supervision of the operators and collection Drivers.

WHY JOIN TEAM GREEN?

At GFL we pride ourselves on being a great place to come to work every day, here are just a few reasons why;

• RRSP Matching program
• Eligible to participate in the bonus program
• Health, Vision and Dental Coverage
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Life Insurance

Job Duties

• Supervise daily operations, including planning, assigning, and monitoring work for operators.
• Create a zero-harm environment and ensure that the team upholds GFL’s safety and service standards.
• Liaise with customers and contractors, conduct site visits, and assist with quoting and tendering processes.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and leadership to the operating team, as well as workforce planning and coordination.
• Identify and recommend continuous improvements to operational processes and procedures.
• Execute work plans to keep projects on schedule and budget, and ensure maximum asset utilization.
• Conduct customer and regulatory reporting and assist with month‑end inventory entry.
• Report all incidents, safety infractions, non‑compliance issues and participate in the investigation and development of corrective and preventative actions.
• Lead, motivate and develop direct reports utilizing Job Task Observations (JTO’s), Vital 9s and Hazard Assessments to reinforce or correct specific behaviors.
• Participate in the recruitment process and support the onboarding and training of new hires.
• Develop, maintain and implement standard operating procedures (SOP’s/SWP’s).
• Facilitate safety meetings and toolbox safety talks.
• Ensure that employees receive levels of training that are adequate for the jobs they are to perform and that will ensure the preservation of a safe workplace.
• Inventory management.
• Facility and equipment maintenance and housekeeping.
• Resolve and record all employee‑related issues to and including all such issues that require the adoption/imposition of disciplinary measures.

Requirements

• Post‑secondary education and/or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years in a leadership, managerial or supervisory role.
• Related industrial services operational experience preferred with knowledge of waste management and environmental services.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Proven knowledge of business and management principles, strategic planning, leadership techniques, human resources management.
• Demonstrated commitment to Health & Safety.
• Proven analytical and problem solving skills.
• Superior communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to adapt to new systems and procedures.

GFL Environmental is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact [e-mail].

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.