Operations Supervisor

GFL Environmental Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Health Savings Account

Parental leave

401(k) matching

Supplemental health plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid holidays

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. in Kentucky is seeking a Site Supervisor to safely monitor and oversee all site operations and personnel.

You will lead a team, uphold production standards, and implement a sound risk management program to support profitable operations. This role offers a competitive salary of $65-70k annually, plus 20% bonus eligibility, comprehensive medical/dental/vision benefits, an HSA with employer match, parental leave, a 401(k) with employer match up to 4%, supplemental health

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years experience in the waste industry; landfill or transfer operations preferred.
• 1 year supervisory experience.
• SWANA certification for Transfer Stations within 60 days of hire; training for hazardous materials handling for landfills.

Responsibilities

• Screen, hire, train and develop personnel to meet service commitments.
• Adhere to wage and hour laws and compensate personnel accordingly.
• Ensure safe working conditions at each site.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and cost of service.
• Schedule safety meetings and document attendance; ensure safety guidelines are followed.
• Maintain records and manage inventory of supplies.
• Operate equipment as necessary.
• Comply with applicable laws, company policies and directives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Safely monitor and supervise all site operations and employees while ensuring all equipment is in proper working order. Provide leadership, which results in positive employee/employer relations. Project a professional corporate image, effective resource management, a sound risk management program, high production standards and business expansion and profitable operations.

Pay: $65-70k annually, plus 20% bonus eligibility

Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Health Savings Account with employer match option
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with an employer match up to 4%
• Supplemental health plans through Aflac
• Employer paid basic life insurance
• Employee paid short-term disability option
• Employer-paid long-term disability
• Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program
• 7 paid holidays annually

Key Responsibilities

• Sustain a productive and motivated workforce by screening, selecting, hiring, training and developing and evaluating personnel required to meet service commitments.
• Adhere to all wage and hour laws and compensate personnel for services rendered in accordance with established guidelines.
• Ensure safe working conditions at each job.
• Develop and implement an effective preventive maintenance program that reduces down time, reduces maintenance costs and results in lowest cost of service possible.
• Schedule and conduct safety meetings and document attendees and topics covered. Ensure employees follow safety guidelines and perform duties in a safe manner.
• Maintain necessary records.
• Manage inventory of supplies and materials.
• Operate equipment as necessary.
• Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three (3) or more years experience in the waste industry desired (landfill or transfer operations preferred).
• One (1) year supervisory experience.
• Combination of education and/or experience.
• For Transfer Stations must possess (within 60 days of hire) a SWANA certified transfer station operator.
• For Landfills must have one (1) years of experience operating horizontal baler and bobcat/forklit. Also must successfully complete training for certification in the removal of Freon and handling of hazardous materials (i.e. motor oil, lead-acid batteries, PCB's, and CFC's, etc.)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent leadership, communication and management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, instruction and procedure manuals, routing reports and correspondence.
• Ability to satisfactorily perform all duties required.
• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.

Physical/Mental Demands

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste and smell.
• Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Work in outdoor environment 70% of the time.
• Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, hot and cold weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles.
• Occasionally work in high precarious places.
• Noise level is usually loud.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.