MRF Operations Leader: Drive Efficiency & Safety

Recology; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Employee stock ownership plan

401(k) with match

Job summary

Recology Portland Inc. is seeking an Operations Supervisor for the Materials Recovery Facility/Transfer Station in Portland. You will oversee the operations department, supervise daily activities, plan shifts, and ensure safety and quality in material handling.

The role requires experience in waste/recycling operations, knowledge of safety regulations, and the ability to coordinate across shifts. A strong leadership and data-driven approach is needed to optimize performance.

Qualifications

• Three years in the waste industry or recycling operations; supervisory experience anticipated.
• DOT regulations and truck computer systems knowledge.
• Strong personnel training, supervision, and budgeting understanding.

Responsibilities

• Schedule employees and balance workload; arrange coverage.
• Adjust procedures to meet production schedules and improve methods.
• Monitor operations for efficiency and safety; recommend improvements.
• Check material quality; report machine malfunctions.
• Coordinate with other supervisors and shift activities.
• Investigate injuries and incidents; enforce rules.
• Administer bargaining agreements and payroll data entry.
• Willing to work any assigned shift; perform other duties.

Skills

Waste operations

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Data entry/payroll

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Truck computer systems

Job description

Recology Portland Inc. is seeking an Operations Supervisor for the Materials Recovery Facility/Transfer Station in Portland. You will oversee the operations department, supervise daily activities, plan shifts, and ensure safety and quality in material handling.

The role requires experience in waste/recycling operations, knowledge of safety regulations, and the ability to coordinate across shifts. A strong leadership and data-driven approach is needed to optimize performance.