Night - Supervisor of Cell Operations

Overview

Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the greater New York, New Jersey and Connecticut markets with a rail-served landfill in Ohio. IWS is committed to delivering high-quality waste, recycling and environmental services, while prioritizing the safety of our employees, customers and communities. We cater to a diverse range of industrial, medical and commercial/residential customers.

Founded in 1998, IWS has grown over the years through acquisitions, many of which were family-owned businesses that remain a part of our team today. We’re proud to combine the resources of a large company with the values and care of a family-run business.

Essential

Job Summary:

The Supervisor of Cell Operations leads the safe and efficient operation of the landfill working face during the assigned shift. This position directs equipment operators and laborers and is responsible for waste placement, compaction, grading, cover, traffic flow, haul-road and tipping-area conditions, housekeeping, and the effective use of people and equipment.

Working as a peer to the alternative shift Cell Operations Supervisor. This is a field-based leadership role that requires sound judgment, strong knowledge of landfill and heavy-equipment operations, and the ability to set clear expectations, respond to changing conditions, and follow through on safety and performance issues.

Essential Job Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

• Lead night-shift cell and working-face operations, including pre-shift communication, work assignments, field direction, and follow-up with equipment operators, laborers, and support personnel.
• Review the current fill plan, shift priorities, staffing, equipment availability, weather, and site conditions; adjust the work plan as conditions change and communicate material issues to the Director of Landfill Operations.
• Direct waste placement, spreading, compaction, grading, and daily or intermediate cover in accordance with the approved fill sequence, operating plan, and airspace-management expectations.
• Maintain safe and orderly truck flow at the working face by establishing dumping locations, separating truck and equipment movements, using spotters when needed, and addressing unsafe driver or customer behavior promptly.
• Monitor working-face width, lift depth, compaction practices, grades, slopes, and access so production goals are met without compromising safety, permit requirements, or long-term airspace utilization.
• Ensure haul roads, ramps, tipping pads, berms, drainage paths, lighting, signage, and traffic-control measures remain suitable for night operations; coordinate corrective work for mud, dust, snow, ice, standing water, or poor visibility.
• Maintain a visible presence in the field and reinforce company safety rules, required PPE, seat-belt use, backing and traffic procedures, equipment separation, and other safe-work practices; stop work when conditions are unsafe.
• Confirm that pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections are completed and defects are reported. Coordinate with Maintenance to prioritize repairs, field service, fueling, and equipment changes that affect production or safety.
• Coordinate with Rail, Gondola Operations, Scale, Maintenance, Safety, Environmental, Wellfield, and other site teams to maintain waste flow, protect landfill infrastructure, and resolve operating conflicts during the shift.
• Supervise attendance, breaks, shift coverage, overtime, and timekeeping; provide coaching and timely feedback, document performance or conduct concerns, and partner with the Director and Human…