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Recycling Maintenance Supervisor

Job in Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina, 28054, USA
Listing for: Rumpke Waste & Recycling
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-25
Job specializations:
  • Maintenance/Cleaning
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 70000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Columbus MRF Campus
1190 Joyce Ave
Columbus, OH 43219, USA

Description

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people.

When you join Rumpke, you’ll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.

This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team!

The Recycling Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the safe maintenance, repair, and/or replacement of plant equipment and systems to ensure maximum production of quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the company. The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day industrial maintenance department. This position oversees all levels of preventative maintenance in a multi-shift Industrial Maintenance Operation.

Responsibilities of Position:

  • Supervise Industrial Maintenance Operations in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies
  • Ensure proper PPE is utilized by employees and compliance with Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures is adhered to consistently
  • Provide assistance, guidance, and training to less experienced maintenance technicians
  • Ensure daily work is completed and all productivity goals are met or exceeded
  • Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Company and OSHA standards
  • Perform preventative maintenance and repair duties as assigned
  • Perform fabrication and repair on conveyors and component parts, as necessary
  • Make necessary repairs and adjustments to Industrial Balers, Disk Screeners, and other Plant equipment
  • Input of data into company maintenance and inventory tracking system
  • Maintain a positive work atmosphere by performing and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with customers, clients, co-workers, and management Maintain, create, and utilize daily tracking for record keeping, files, databases and spreadsheets, including, but not limited to, entering daily tracking sheets, parts, labor data for MRF/glass plant, tracking PM compliance, cycle counts, inventory auditing, monthly close reports, invoices, and processing orders
  • Complete all paperwork and documentation related to inventory control, PM schedules, Hot Work permits, and ordering of supplies and equipment
  • Work directly with parts clerk to monitor the use of spare parts, maintenance supplies, and initiate reordering when necessary
  • Monitor and enforce housekeeping standards throughout the facility/plant to maintain compliance
  • Assist in scheduling equipment service with internal and external sources
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility:

  • This position will manage 6-10 employees
  • This position will not oversee and direct other managers

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

  • Ability to troubleshoot, repair and replacing control wiring, gearboxes, motors, and integral gear motor drive systems from 1-50 HP, 120 to 480 volts
  • Ability to use various types of welders, torches, and plasma cutters for steel fabrication and repairs
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers
  • Self-motivated with the ability to perform and/or oversee multiple tasks and processes with limited supervision
  • Ability to read and understand electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics
  • Computer proficiency in Windows applications

Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position:

  • 3-5 years experience in Welding, Electrical, or Maintenance
  • Previous Management
  • Experience Experience using industrial safety practices including LOTO, Hot Work Permits, and other OSHA safety standards
  • Experience with PLC systems and motor control panels
  • Must acquire special equipment certifications including Crane Operations, Man-Lift, and Forklift upon hire
  • Ability to be trained to operate mobile equipment such as fork trucks, man-lifts, and skid steer loaders

Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday:

  • Frequently lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 20 lbs
  • Occasionally lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 50 lbs
  • Rarely…
Position Requirements
5+ Years work experience
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