MRF & Transfer Station Operations Lead

Recology; Oregon; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Recology Portland Inc. seeks an Operations Supervisor for the Materials Recovery Facility/Transfer Station in Portland, OR. You will lead the operations department, supervise daily activities, and coordinate across shifts to meet production goals.

The role requires 3+ years in waste/logistics with 1+ year supervisory experience, knowledge of safety and DOT regulations, and strong data-driven decision making. Bachelor’s degree preferred; Class B CDL preferred.

Qualifications

• Three years in waste industry/recycling programs, transportation, production and logistics operations, plus one year supervisory experience.
• Thorough knowledge of state and federal safety regulations, occupational safety, and workers’ compensation procedures.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and truck computer systems.
• Proficiency in using data to inform priorities and decision making.
• Strong supervisory techniques, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules employees and balances workload; arranges coverage for absences or equipment failures.
• Adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules and improves methods and equipment performance.
• Monitors operations for efficiency; suggests changes to increase productivity.
• Checks incoming/outgoing material for quality standards.
• Reports machine and equipment malfunctions to maintenance.
• Motivates workers and resolves work problems; coordinates across departments.
• Investigates incidents, injuries, and rule infractions with supervision.
• Administers collective bargaining agreement administration; may perform payroll data entry.
• Able to work any assigned shift.

Skills

Waste industry experience

Supervisory experience

Safety regulations knowledge

Microsoft Office

DOT regulations knowledge

Truck computer systems knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Truck computer systems

Job description

Recology Portland Inc. seeks an Operations Supervisor for the Materials Recovery Facility/Transfer Station in Portland, OR. You will lead the operations department, supervise daily activities, and coordinate across shifts to meet production goals.

The role requires 3+ years in waste/logistics with 1+ year supervisory experience, knowledge of safety and DOT regulations, and strong data-driven decision making. Bachelor’s degree preferred; Class B CDL preferred.