Fuel Operations Shift Supervisor

reworld; West Wareham (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Reworld is seeking a Fuel Operations Supervisor to oversee safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant fuel plant activities during evening shifts, coordinating with maintenance and operations teams to ensure reliable performance.

You will manage shredder and tipping floor operations, supervise 7–14 frontline staff, and lead daily safety meetings while prioritizing downtime planning and adherence to company policies.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and frontline supervision experience.
• Ability to read and apply safety programs and procedures (Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, Hot Work).
• Experience with maintenance management systems and work-order management.

Responsibilities

• Review daily production goals and schedules for fuel-side operations.
• supervise shredders, tipping floor and related equipment.
• Lead safety meetings and workforce training.
• Coordinate with Maintenance and Operations on downtime and priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

CMMS

Reading blueprints

Communication

Training

Team motivation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Blueprints

Job description

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

About the role

The Fuel Operations Supervisor is responsible for the safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant operation of fuel plant activities during assigned shifts, with a primary focus on evening operations. This role oversees fuel-side operations and assigned personnel while supporting shredder and tipping floor production objectives. The Fuel Operations Supervisor works closely with operations and maintenance teams to ensure reliable plant performance during normal operations as well as planned and unplanned downtime.

This position reports to the Fuel Superintendent and Operations Superintendent, with the Shift Supervisor retaining ultimate decision-making authority regarding overall operational priorities.

Based on business needs and staffing levels at the time of hire, this role will work a rotating schedule that includes nights and days to support a seven-day operation, following successful completion of required training.

Key Responsibilities

• Review daily production goals, fuel-side conditions, and operating schedules
• Conduct routine plant rounds to monitor shredders and associated equipment for safe and efficient operation
• Manage fuel quality to ensure compliance with plant and operational requirements
• Ensure fuel-side operations are performed in accordance with company policies, procedures, and best practices
• Serve as Fuel Control Line Authority (CLA) and prepare Work Clearance Permits
• Collaborate with the Shift Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor, Fuel Superintendent, and Operations Superintendent to align on daily operational priorities
• Oversee housekeeping activities, shredder hammer turns, and hammer changes
• Monitor shift relief transitions to ensure continuity of operations
• Review service requests prior to entry and execution
• Review operator logs for accuracy, completeness, and operational insight
• Utilize the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to review equipment history and manage corrective and preventive maintenance work orders
• Lead daily safety meetings with assigned shift personnel
• Conduct operator training and support workforce development initiatives
• Supervise rail tipper operations, tipping floor operations, shredding operations, maintenance activities, and metals processing

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervise approximately 7 to 14 employees
• Plan, assign, and direct daily work activities to meet operational priorities
• Provide training, coaching, and performance feedback to assigned personnel
• Evaluate employee performance and administer recognition or corrective action as appropriate
• Address employee concerns and resolve operational or personnel issues in accordance with company policy and applicable regulations

Qualifications

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. from a State Department of Education-recognized institution
• Successful completion of facility Qualifying Standards for Operations Fuel Supervisor and all required technical training
• Ability to read, understand, and apply company safety programs and procedures, including Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, and Hot Work
• Ability to interpret process flow diagrams, blueprints, technical manuals, and written and verbal instructions
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and lead frontline teams
• Working knowledge of maintenance management systems for scheduling preventive maintenance, submitting work orders, and managing equipment history
• Prior supervisory experience is preferred

Other Duties

• Perform the duties of other supervisory positions as needed to provide coverage during absences, vacations, or staffing needs

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contri