Operations Supervisor - Materials Recovery Facility/Transfer Station

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

City: Portland

Location: 1107 - Recology Portland Inc. - Suttle Road

Subsidiary Name: Recology Portland Inc.

Role of the Operations Supervisor - Materials Recovery Facility/Transfer Station (MRF)

Manages operations department including day-to-day supervision of operations services.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR (MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY/TRANSFER STATION)

• Schedules employees and assigns employees to balance workload. Arranges alternate coverage of service in case of employee absence or equipment failure.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules. Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Monitors work to ensure efficient and effective operations. Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of operations, department, or work crew.
• Checks incoming and outgoing material for quality standards.
• Reports machine and equipment malfunctions to maintenance personnel.
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals. Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments and/or shifts.
• May investigate and report on workers injuries, accidents, and other incidents.
• Identifies all potential rule infractions, submitting information to Operations Manager, assisting in the avoidance and correction of existing cases.
• Administers Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• May perform data entry for payroll time records.
• Must be able to work any assigned shift.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications listed are typical of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of successful employees within this classification

• Three years in the waste industry/recycling programs; transportation, production and logistics operations; and one year of supervisory experience.
• Technical and professional principles, practices, laws, applications and programs in position related area including state and federal safety regulations, general occupational safety and commercial vehicle safety management principles, state and federal workers' compensation laws and administrative procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of DOT regulations and truck computer systems.
• Current developments and trends in areas of expertise.
• Computer programs, including Microsoft Office suite of applications and using data to inform and set priorities and identify challenges/opportunities.
• Principles of personnel training, supervision and evaluation.
• Supervisory techniques, resource allocation, planning and budgeting.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Class "B" Commercial Drivers' License preferred.

Skill and/or Ability to:

• Promotes the WASTE ZERO philosophy by making the best and highest use of all resources as well as finding ways to use waste products in ways that benefit the environment.
• Develops strategies to effectively manage current and future challenges and opportunities; develops recommendations and actionable plans.
• Defines issues and focus on achieving workable solutions; generates innovative ideas to develop or improve existing systems.
• Demonstrates ability to use computers and technology capabilities.
• Demonstrates strong proficiency and knowledge in area(s) of expertise as well as company business and proficiency in strategic and financial processes.
• Communicates well both verbally and in writing; listens to and understands various viewpoints; shares relevant information timely; provides constructive feedback; maintains professionalism.
• Present ideas effectively to individuals or groups and delivers presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience.
• Effectively and productively engages with others and establishes trust, credibility, and confidence.
• Promotes collaboration and assists others with their initiatives and efforts.
• Motivates and empowers others to achieve objectives and to develop a culture where employees feel ownership in what they do.
• Attracts, develops and retains good people; allows opportunities for self and others to reach their full potential; builds and shares knowledge and expertise.
• Listens to and builds customer relationships; increases customer satisfaction and ensures commitments are met.

RECOLOGY OFFERS:

• An ecologically innovative company that finds and mentors people committed to protecting the environment and sustaining our communities.
• The largest employee owned resource recovery company in the industry with terrific benefits to help you prosper.
• A creative and caring culture that values community, diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration, and learning by doing.
• An inspired company mission driven to use and return resources to their best and highest use through the practice of the 4R's: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, and Recologize.
• Distinct professional challenges to connect with, care for, and grow community that sees a world without waste.

RECOLOGY BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
• Annual wellness incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational assistance.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee referral program.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job; and pursuant to applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records. It is important that you provide accurate information on the job application, inaccurate information may cause delays in the processing of your application and/or may disqualify you as a candidate.

Recology is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting an inclusive work environment where employees are valued, heard, and provided development opportunities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by law.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job.