Landfill Operations Supervisor

Landfill Operations Supervisor

Republic Services invites applications for the Landfill Operations Supervisor role.

Within a division, the Operations Supervisor – Landfill is responsible for supervising a team of Lead Operators, Operators and/or General Laborers to ensure efficient landfill operation. The Supervisor ensures fill sequencing plans are adhered to, density goals are achieved, and the landfill is operated in compliance with permits. Working with the Operations Manager and General Manager, the Supervisor implements initiatives to drive functional excellence and budget achievement while maintaining adherence to accident prevention programs and all safety, environmental, operating, regulatory, accounting, ethics and other standards.

• Understand and provide leadership to achieve and communicate safety goals and objectives.
• Work to remove unsafe conditions or situations from or related to the landfill.
• Partner with the maintenance department to ensure all equipment remains in working order and in compliance with safety standards.
• Oversee effective safety and accident prevention programs to prevent accidents and injuries; implement and maintain a loss control and safety program.
• Engage assigned employees in active participation to instill a culture of safety.

• Provide service to all customers that meets or exceeds expectations for the entire customer experience.
• Resolve unusual service requests, equipment breakdowns and schedule changes with timely communication to stakeholders.
• Interact with customers to solve and rectify any issues and improve the overall experience.
• Serve as a positive representative of the Company to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty.

• Establish productivity goals; ensure adherence to operating standards and manage labor hours and disposal expenses per plans.
• Execute other operational plans to help achieve or exceed the division’s budgeted goals.
• Understand, support and execute service delivery while actively supporting maintenance and fleet quality and maintenance.

• Create a collaborative, communicative team environment and drive employee engagement.
• Build and develop talent on the team, understand employees’ career goals and provide coaching to prepare them for advancement.
• Perform other job–related duties as needed or assigned.

• Able to direct large staff.
• Process‑oriented and results‑oriented, setting and pursuing aggressive goals with a strong commitment to organizational success.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving, analytical, critical‑thinking and decision‑making skills.
• Collaborative; builds and works with teams.
• Creative thinker who challenges conventional solutions.
• Demonstrates and promotes ethical behavior.
• Strong leadership skills with proven judgment of talent, emphasizing hiring and developing high‑performance teams.
• Experience in labor relations.
• State certification as required by regulation.
• Minimum of 1 year of lead or supervisory experience.

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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