Operations Supervisor - Non-Haz Waste

About the role

VLS Waste Services provides customized waste processing solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous industrial and commercial waste, including landfill diversion and sustainability programs, solidification of liquid waste, recycling, wastewater treatment, and waste sequestration.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily operations of the shredding and solidification processes, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant production.
• Lead and promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with all company policies and applicable OSHA, EPA, RCRA, DOT, and environmental regulations.
• Ensure adherence to approved waste profiles, mix matrix protocols, operating procedures, and quality standards throughout all processing activities.
• Plan, prioritize, and execute daily production schedules based on workload, customer demand, and operational priorities.
• Supervise, coach, train, and evaluate operators and technicians while fostering accountability, teamwork, and continuous professional development.
• Optimize labor, equipment, and facility resources to maximize productivity, minimize downtime, and achieve operational goals.
• Oversee the receipt, inspection, staging, shredding, blending, treatment, solidification, drum building, and outbound shipment of waste materials.
• Inspect inbound and outbound loads to verify waste compatibility, regulatory compliance, and adherence to processing requirements.
• Coverage and manage waste blending activities to produce compliant landfill and Waste-to-Energy (WTE) materials that meet customer specifications, disposal facility acceptance criteria, regulatory requirements, and operational quality standards.
• Maintain equipment performance and coordinate preventive maintenance and repairs with the Maintenance Department to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
• Maintain accurate production records, waste tracking documentation, inventory records, material usage logs, and regulatory compliance reports.
• Conduct routine inspections of work areas to maintain housekeeping, operational efficiency, environmental compliance, and workplace safety.
• Collaborate with Laboratory, Maintenance, Transportation, Customer Service, Environmental, and Compliance teams to optimize processing methods and ensure exceptional customer service.
• Maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, throughput, and cost control.
• Investigate operational issues, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.
• Maintain effective communication with facility leadership regarding production performance, staffing, equipment status, operational challenges, and improvement opportunities.
• Promote and model the Company's Core Values while ensuring employees conduct aligns with organizational expectations and performance standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, associate degree or technical training in environmental science, chemistry, or industrial operations preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in waste management, environmental services, or a related industrial setting.
• Previous experience supporting the startup, expansion, commissioning, or significant operational transition of an industrial, manufacturing, or waste processing facility preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience in a production or industrial setting.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and operational best practices.
• Proven ability to establish production workflows, performance expectations, and accountability systems from the ground up.
• Strong understanding of solidification/stabilization methods and waste classification.
• Knowledge of liquid/solid materials handling, safety compliance, and applicable environmental regulations.
• Experience coordinating production schedules, labor allocation, and workflow to meet operational objectives.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment where processes, staffing, and operational procedures continue to evolve as the facility grows.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.