Operations Supervisor - Recycling

Position Summary

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for overseeing recyclable materials processing to ensure that safety is at the forefront of all operations, provides opportunity for any improvement in processes for both Casella and the customer.

Key Responsibilities

• Understands and provides leadership to achieve and communicate about safety goals and objectives.
• Implements and administers organizational functions or processes, ensuring that they are completed accurately, on time, and in compliance with established policies and regulations.
• Works to ensure safe working conditions in the MRF and during all related recycling, post-collection activities to oversee effective safety and accident prevention programs
• Ensures all reasonable actions are taken to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Partners with the maintenance department to ensure all equipment remains in working order and in compliance with federal, state and company safety standards.
• Establishes productivity goals where needed; ensure adherence to operating standards; and manage labor hours and disposal expenses per established and agreed plans.
• Executes other operational plans to help achieve or exceed the division’s budgeted goals.
• Provides service to all customers that meets or exceeds customer expectations with regard to the entire customer experience.
• Manages and provides leadership to team members by effectively communicating, establishing clear goals and objectives, coaching team members on achieving goals, and ensuring access to training and development opportunities that assist employees in attaining the necessary skills to achieve team and corporate results.
• Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales and services and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and / or abide by our core values.
• Ensures compliance with all company, state, and federal policies, regulations, and laws regarding employment and employee safety.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, 1-3 years’ experience in industrial operations or manufacturing, a minimum of 1 year of leads or supervisory experience, a minimum of 6 months-1 year of equipment operation experience, and be legally eligible to work in the US. An ability to lift 30 lbs. frequently and 65lbs several times a day, an ability to stand for up to 8 hours, and a demonstrated ability to work as part of a ream in a collaborative environment is necessary. A valid class A or B CDL driver’s license and experience or interest in an environmental and / or sustainability field are preferred.

Outstanding relationship management skills, excellent listening, communication, and problem solving skills are required. An ability to teach and train others, and a demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications are expected.

Attributes

Responsible, confident, and team-oriented individual who is committed to safety devoted to developing others and is results-oriented with the ability to see the larger picture while focusing on detailed information.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Maternity & Parental Leave, Flexible Spending Accounts, Discounted Stock Program, 401K, Employee Awards, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Incentive, Tuition Assistance, Career Pathways, and More.

Benefits & Rewards

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Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an environment of inclusion and mutual respect where opportunities are available to all applicants and team members without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, military and veteran status, status as individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our team members is critical to our success as a company and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people.

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