Landfill Operations Supervisor — Lead Safety & Efficiency

Republic Services; Huron Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision coverage

PTO

401(k) match

ESPP

Life insurance

EAP

Employee discounts

Job summary

Republic Services in Michigan is seeking an Operations Supervisor – Landfill to lead a team of Lead Operators and General Laborers, ensuring proper fill sequencing, density targets, and permit compliance. You will partner with the Operations Manager to drive safety, customer experience, and cost-conscious efficiency while fostering employee engagement and development.

The role emphasizes safety leadership, collaboration across departments, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced landfill

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of lead or supervisory experience.
• State certification as required by regulation.
• Experience in labor relations.
• Strong leadership and judgment in developing high-performance teams.
• Demonstrates ethical behavior and safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety programs and promote a safe working environment.
• Provide leadership to achieve safety goals and objectives.
• Oversee maintenance to keep equipment in safe working order.
• Drive customer satisfaction and ensure an excellent customer experience.
• Establish productivity goals and manage labor hours and disposal expenses.
• Support service delivery and fleet maintenance activities.
• Coach and develop team members for advancement.

Skills

Lead team leadership

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Collaborative

Ethical behavior

Talent development

Labor relations

Safety leadership

Job description

Republic Services in Michigan is seeking an Operations Supervisor – Landfill to lead a team of Lead Operators and General Laborers, ensuring proper fill sequencing, density targets, and permit compliance. You will partner with the Operations Manager to drive safety, customer experience, and cost-conscious efficiency while fostering employee engagement and development.

The role emphasizes safety leadership, collaboration across departments, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced landfill