Recycling and Waste Centre Supervisor United Blvd

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic, family-owned company that prioritizes excellence in customer service and supports the green economy. As a Recycling and Waste Centre Supervisor, you will oversee daily operations, manage a diverse team, and ensure compliance with safety regulations while contributing to environmental sustainability. Enjoy competitive wages, health benefits, and opportunities for professional development within one of Canada's Greenest Employers.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits (drug, dental, vision, LTD, life insurance)

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee Assistance Program paid by the Company

Annual wage increases

Opportunity to be part of a green initiative

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years previous experience in a supervisory role.
• Experience operating excavators, loaders, forklift or skid-steer is an asset.
• Willingness to work four-day rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of staff at the recycling centre.
• Lead safety meetings and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Monitor and manage onsite inventories in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Proactivity

Communication

Education

Job related post-secondary education

Tools

Excel

Job description

If you are an experienced,energetic and customer-focused professional, interested in joining a dynamicfamily-owned entrepreneurial organization where you can make a difference, thenlook no further! We are looking for an individual who shares our passion for thegreen economy and who strives for excellence in customer service and leadingemployees in operations.

Emterra operates four of the larger MetroVancouver Recycling and Waste Centres that are located throughout the LowerMainland. These facilities receive largevolumes of waste that are consolidated and shipped to various destinations inwestern North America. In addition, each facility contains comprehensiverecycling depots that divert materials away from disposal and into the greeneconomy.

The Recycling and Waste Centres areopen 363 days per year. Applicants must be willing and able to work four-dayrotating shifts (i.e. four days working and four days off).

The Recycling and Waste Centre Supervisor isresponsible for supervising a team of Equipment Operators, Recyclers, GeneralLaborers, and subcontractors who contribute to the daily operations of eachdepartment of the recycling, transfer, and disposal operation.

Whatwill you do?

ØSupervise, coordinate and schedulethe activities of staff in accordance with the terms of the collectiveagreement in place;

ØAssume a lead role in all aspects ofsafety on the site including providing site orientations, chairing crew safetymeetings, conducting tailgate meetings, and leading incident investigations;

ØHire, coach, and apply progressive discipline(if necessary) of staff in accordance with Company policies and within theterms of the collective agreement in place;

ØUnder the direction of the SiteManager, ensure that the Recycling and Waste Centre meets all requirements fromMetro Vancouver, regulatory bodies and Company expectations;

ØEnsure outbound garbage andrecyclable materials meet disposal/recycle facility specifications;

ØCoordinate with the maintenance teamto ensure preventative maintenance is performed on schedule on mobile andstationary equipment so that downtime is minimized;

ØMonitor and manage onsiteinventories of all materials to ensure compliance with contractual andregulatory requirements;

ØEnsure detailed coordination andcommunication with other shift supervisors;

ØPrepare production, inventory andother reports as necessary;

ØTrain personnel on operations,specifications for outbound materials and safety procedures;

ØProvide recommendations to improve production,service levels and safety;

ØPerform other duties as assigned.

What will you bring?

• Job related post-secondary education considered an asset;
• Computerskills necessary with an emphasis on excel.
• Minimum2-3 years previous experience in a supervisory role preferably in amanufacturing or heavy industry environment;
• Mustbe pro-active and willing to learn;
• Musthave good interpersonal skills, both verbal and written;
• Experiencerunning and operating excavators, loaders, forklift and/or skid-steer an asset,but is not necessary;
• Anability and willingness to work shift work (day shifts only with four on andfour off)), weekends; and
• Afriendly personality combined with a “roll-up your sleeves and get it done”attitude!
• Agood sense of humour is considered an asset, and is necessary.

What do we have to offer you?

• Opportunity to bepart of one of Canada’s Greenest Employers!
• Competitive wages and annualwage increases!
• Comprehensive health benefits(drug, dental, vision, LTD, life insurance)!
• Employee Assistance Program,paid for by the Company!
• Tuitionreimbursement program and professional development support!
• Be part of an entrepreneurialorganization that wants to continue to learn and grow!
• Ability to have impact andmake change!

Are youready to jumpstart your career by joining one of Canada’s Greenest Employersand become part of the environmental solution? If so, apply now! We appreciate all applicants who applyhowever only those who are qualified, will be contacted.

Emterra Group is committed tomaintaining an equitable, fair, and diverse environment. Any applicants whohave a disability or require reasonable accommodation may speak directly withour Human Resources Department. Reasonable accommodations will be assessed on acase-by-case basis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.