Operations Supervisor - Landfill

About the role

The Operations Supervisor – Landfill oversees the assigned landfill daily operations to ensure the highest standards of safety and operations are followed. Ensures site compliance with all company, county and regulatory agencies. The Operation Supervisor - Landfill is responsible for providing the highest quality of leadership to the sites staff and processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily operations of landfill facility
• Resolves customer and site personnel problems according to company policy
• Inputs required daily information, reviews all site paperwork, inspections and timesheets
• Work closely with the Landfill Superintendent operations manager on any project designed to improve the site’s production, efficiency or safety
• Encourage, monitor and document all recycling activities on site
• Ensure that the facility is in compliance with all company policies as well as local & state regulations at all times
• Be actively involved with hiring, reviewing, promoting and disciplining of site personnel
• Will help lead continuous effort improvement efforts to maximize production and efficiency at the site without compromising safety of employees or customers
• Ensure all personnel receive required safety and operational training and attend and facilitate mandatory safety meetings
• Operates heavy equipment as operational needs require
• Leads hiring, performance management and discipline
• Leads safety meetings and ensures training
• Achieve target compaction density (e.g., 1,200–1,500 lbs/cubic yard depending on waste stream)
• Meet daily throughput goals (Tons per Day) aligned with budget targets
• Maintain safety metrics including Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) at or below company targets
• Minimize equipment downtime and improve uptime efficiency
• Establish and monitor productivity standards, including labor hours and equipment utilization.
• Control operating costs and support budget goals.
• Improve processes to enhance efficiency and environmental performance.
• Monitor landfill systems including leachate, gas collection,