MRF Operations Lead — Safety & Team Growth

Coastal Waste & Recycling; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Employee Referral Program

Career Growth & Leadership Development

Collaborative Team Environment

Job summary

Coastal Waste & Recycling in Florida is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead post-collection operations, oversee staff, and ensure safe, compliant, and efficient processing of materials. You’ll direct loaders and operators, promote a strong safety culture, and drive operational performance at transfer stations, MRFs, landfills, and related facilities.

The role emphasizes developing people, coaching staff, partnering with other departments, and maintaining regulatory compliance while

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in transportation, logistics, waste management, recycling, environmental services, construction, manufacturing, mining, aggregates, or another operational environment.
• Commitment to safety, operational excellence, and customer service.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing operations team while creating an engaged and accountable workplace.
• Own the staffing of your operation by partnering with the Career Path team to recruit, interview, hire, onboard, and retain top talent.
• Conduct daily crew-outs, crew-ins, facility inspections, and safety huddles to prepare employees for a safe and successful day.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture through coaching, observations, safety initiatives, and ongoing employee development.
• Ensure incoming material is safely directed, properly distributed, and efficiently processed while maximizing throughput and operational performance.
• Partner with technicians, Maintenance, Environmental, Safety, Engineering, and third-party vendors to maintain safe, reliable, and efficient facility operations.
• Ensure loader operators, equipment operators, and facility personnel operate safely while maintaining productivity and compliance with company standards.
• Build positive working relationships with municipal representatives, environmental agencies, inspectors, customers, contractors, and third-party vendors visiting the facility.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and environmentally compliant operation while ensuring all permits, contracts, and regulatory requirements are followed.
• Partner with fellow Operations Supervisors to share resources, solve operational challenges, and support company-wide success.
• Coach employees through performance feedback, recognition, and ongoing development while preparing future operational leaders.
• At Coastal, we win as a team. Our Operations Supervisors lead by example and do whatever is necessary to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient facility operations while delivering exceptional service to our customers and communities.

Skills

Leadership experience

Safety culture

Communication

Coaching

Driver's license

Job description

Coastal Waste & Recycling in Florida is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead post-collection operations, oversee staff, and ensure safe, compliant, and efficient processing of materials. You’ll direct loaders and operators, promote a strong safety culture, and drive operational performance at transfer stations, MRFs, landfills, and related facilities.

The role emphasizes developing people, coaching staff, partnering with other departments, and maintaining regulatory compliance while