Fuel Operations Shift Supervisor

A Fuel Operations Supervisor / Fuel Plant Supervisor / Plant Operations Supervisor is required to oversee fuel processing operations at a heavy industrial facility in Rochester, Massachusetts.

Offering a base salary of $97,481 - $134,010, an employer 401(k) match of up to 7%, healthcare coverage and additional benefits, this position offers responsibility for supervising a team of approximately 7–14 employees across fuel handling, shredding, tipping floor and materials processing operations.

The Fuel Operations Supervisor will play a key role in maintaining safe, reliable and efficient plant performance, coordinating daily production activities and supporting maintenance operations. This position involves a rotating day and night shift schedule to support a seven-day operation, following completion of the required training.

• $97,481 - $134,010 annual base salary.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 7% company match.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational assistance.
• Responsibility for supervising and developing a team of 7–14 employees.

• Supervise daily fuel plant operations, including shredders, rail tippers, tipping floor activities and metals processing equipment.
• Lead, coordinate and support a team of approximately 7–14 operators, assigning workloads, providing training and monitoring performance.
• Monitor fuel quality, production targets and equipment performance to maintain efficient plant operations.
• Conduct regular plant inspections, equipment checks and operational reviews to identify issues and maintain safe working conditions.
• Coordinate with maintenance and operations teams to plan equipment servicing, preventative maintenance and corrective work.
• Manage work clearance permits and ensure compliance with Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, Hot Work and other site safety procedures.
• Review operator logs, service requests and maintenance work orders using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Lead daily safety meetings, support operator development and maintain effective communication during shift handovers.

• High School Diploma or GED from a recognized institution.
• Ability to complete the facility's required Fuel Operations Supervisor qualification standards and technical training.
• Strong understanding of industrial safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space and Hot Work.
• Ability to interpret process flow diagrams, technical drawings, blueprints and equipment manuals.
• Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), preventative maintenance scheduling and work order management.
• Strong communication, leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to direct frontline operational teams.
• Willingness and ability to work rotating day and night shifts to support continuous plant operations.

• Previous supervisory experience within industrial manufacturing, fuel processing, materials handling, recycling, power generation or similar operational environments.
• Experience overseeing shredders, material processing equipment or tipping floor operations.
• Experience coordinating maintenance activities and managing equipment performance in an industrial facility.

This Fuel Operations Supervisor position would suit an operational professional looking to take responsibility for plant performance, employee supervision and safe production activities within a heavy industrial environment.