Landfill Operations Supervisor — Safety & Efficiency Leader

Republic Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical, dental, &/or

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

EAP

Retirement plan match

Paid time off (PTO)

ESPP

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Republic Services in Houston, TX seeks an Operations Supervisor – Landfill to supervise Lead Operators, Operators and Laborers, ensuring fill sequencing, density targets, and permit compliance. You will partner with the Operations Manager to implement initiatives that drive safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction while maintaining budget goals.

The role emphasizes safety leadership, team development, and adherence to environmental and regulatory standards in a dynamic landfill environment.

Qualifications

• Direct large staff and manage teams of frontline workers.
• Proven problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Experience in labor relations or regulatory environments.
• Strong leadership with focus on hiring and developing high performance teams.
• Commitment to ethical behavior and safety leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety programs and remove unsafe conditions; partner with maintenance for equipment safety.
• Deliver customer experience by addressing service requests and ensuring reliability.
• Set productivity goals and manage labor hours and disposal costs within budget.
• Drive employee engagement and develop talent through coaching and mentorship.

Skills

Staff leadership

Safety leadership

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Decision making

Ethical behavior

Labor relations

Talent development

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Republic Services in Houston, TX seeks an Operations Supervisor – Landfill to supervise Lead Operators, Operators and Laborers, ensuring fill sequencing, density targets, and permit compliance. You will partner with the Operations Manager to implement initiatives that drive safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction while maintaining budget goals.

The role emphasizes safety leadership, team development, and adherence to environmental and regulatory standards in a dynamic landfill environment.