Fuel Operations Supervisor

Verto People; Rochester (MA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Healthcare coverage

FSA/HSA

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

EAP

Educational assistance

Job summary

Verto People Ltd in Rochester, MA is seeking a Fuel Operations Supervisor to oversee fuel processing operations at a heavy industrial facility, coordinating a team across shredding, tipping floor and materials processing.

The role involves supervising a 7–14 person team, ensuring safe, reliable plant performance, monitoring production targets, quality, and maintenance activities on a rotating day/night schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to complete the facility's required supervisor qualification standards and training.
• Strong understanding of industrial safety procedures (Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, Hot Work).
• Ability to interpret process flow diagrams, technical drawings, blueprints and equipment manuals.
• Knowledge of CMMS, preventive maintenance scheduling and work orders.
• Strong communication and leadership, with ability to direct frontline teams.
• Willingness to work rotating day and night shifts.
• Previous supervisory experience in industrial manufacturing or similar environment.
• Experience overseeing shredders, material processing equipment or tipping floor operations.
• Experience coordinating maintenance activities and equipment performance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily fuel plant operations, including shredders, rail tippers and tipping floor activities.
• Lead, coordinate and support a team of 7–14 operators, assigning workloads and training.
• Monitor fuel quality, production targets and equipment performance to maintain efficient plant operations.
• Conduct regular plant inspections and safety reviews to identify issues and maintain safe working conditions.
• Coordinate with maintenance and operations teams to plan servicing, preventive maintenance and corrective work.
• Manage work clearance permits and ensure compliance with Lockout/Tagout and other safety procedures.
• Review operator logs and maintenance work orders using CMMS.

Skills

Leadership

Industrial safety

CMMS knowledge

Reading drawings

Team supervision

Shift work

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

$97,481 - $134,010 + Up to 7% 401(k) Match + Benefits

A Fuel Operations Supervisor / Fuel Plant Supervisor / Plant Operations Supervisor is required to oversee fuel processing operations at a heavy industrial facility in Rochester, Massachusetts.

Offering a base salary of $97,481 - $134,010, an employer 401(k) match of up to 7%, healthcare coverage and additional benefits, this position offers responsibility for supervising a team of approximately 7–14 employees across fuel handling, shredding, tipping floor and materials processing operations.

The Fuel Operations Supervisor will play a key role in maintaining safe, reliable and efficient plant performance, coordinating daily production activities and supporting maintenance operations. This position involves a rotating day and night shift schedule to support a seven-day operation, following completion of the required training.

Fuel Operations Supervisor / Fuel Plant Supervisor / Plant Operations Supervisor Benefits:

• $97,481 - $134,010 annual base salary.


• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 7% company match.


• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance.


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).


• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.


• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.


• Paid parental leave.


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).


• Educational assistance.


• Responsibility for supervising and developing a team of 7–14 employees.

The Fuel Operations Supervisor / Fuel Plant Supervisor / Plant Operations Supervisor Role:

• Supervise daily fuel plant operations, including shredders, rail tippers, tipping floor activities and metals processing equipment.


• Lead, coordinate and support a team of approximately 7–14 operators, assigning workloads, providing training and monitoring performance.


• Monitor fuel quality, production targets and equipment performance to maintain efficient plant operations.


• Conduct regular plant inspections, equipment checks and operational reviews to identify issues and maintain safe working conditions.


• Coordinate with maintenance and operations teams to plan equipment servicing, preventative maintenance and corrective work.


• Manage work clearance permits and ensure compliance with Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, Hot Work and other site safety procedures.


• Review operator logs, service requests and maintenance work orders using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

Fuel Operations Supervisor / Fuel Plant Supervisor / Plant Operations Supervisor Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED from a recognized institution.


• Ability to complete the facility's required Fuel Operations Supervisor qualification standards and technical training.


• Strong understanding of industrial safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space and Hot Work.


• Ability to interpret process flow diagrams, technical drawings, blueprints and equipment manuals.


• Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), preventative maintenance scheduling and work order management.


• Strong communication, leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to direct frontline operational teams.


• Willingness and ability to work rotating day and night shifts to support continuous plant operations.


• Previous supervisory experience within industrial manufacturing, fuel processing, materials handling, recycling, power generation or similar operational environments.


• Experience overseeing shredders, material processing equipment or tipping floor operations.


• Experience coordinating maintenance activities and managing equipment performance in an industrial facility.

This Fuel Operations Supervisor position would suit an operational professional looking to take responsibility for plant performance, employee supervision and safe production activities within a heavy industrial environment.