Operations Supervisor I - MRF

WM; Hodgkins (IL); On-site; USD 63,030 - 90,574; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Stock purchase plan

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Holidays

Personal days

Job summary

WM in Hodgkins, IL is seeking a plant operations supervisor to oversee daily production, inventory, and safety compliance on site. The role emphasizes managing logistics, quality control, and staff supervision to meet operational goals.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and at least four years of relevant experience. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package and on-site work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited).
• 4 years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily plant operations and maintains inventory for safety and operational supplies.
• Reviews and evaluates work to ensure quality, timeliness, and policy compliance.
• Manages plant logistics and materials; supervises daily production; enters finished goods into inventory.
• Supervises production staff and coordinates workflow toward the achievement of operational goals.
• Oversees personnel needs including coaching, training, and evaluating employee performance; input into promotions decisions.
• Investigates, reviews, and enforces safety regulations and company policies.
• Creates and submits weekly and month-end reports to senior management.

Education

High School Diploma or GED (accredited)

4 years of relevant work experience

Job description

Job Summary

Under general supervision, supervises daily operations to improve production, maintain costs, and ensure safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages daily (plant) operations and maintains inventory for safety and operational supplies.
• Reviews and evaluates work to ensure quality, timeliness, and quality control in adherence to policies and procedures.
• Manages (plant) logistics and materials; supervises daily production; enters finished goods into inventory; orders supplies as needed.
• Supervises production staff and coordinates workflow and assignments toward the achievement of operational goals.
• Oversees operations personnel needs including coaching, training, and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
• Investigates, reviews, and controls implementation of safety regulations and company policies and procedures.
• Creates and submits weekly and month‑end reports to senior management.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
• 4 years of relevant work experience

Physical Requirements

This job operates in a mix between an office environment and plant/field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing—in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Pay

The expected base pay range for this on‑site position is $63,030 - $90,574. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.