Ops Manager Landfill

Description

• Manage the landfill operations of a business unit by overseeing the activities of the Operations Supervisor – Landfill, Lead Operators, Operators and/or General Laborers, who are responsible for the safe and efficient daily operations of the landfill.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with all safety, environmental and equipment maintenance policies; ensure landfill is operated in a manner that is consistent with conditions stipulated in the applicable permit.
• Collaborate with the General Manager and Area Manager, Post Collections to ensure landfill equipment is properly maintained and new equipment is obtained when necessary.
• Responsible for the management of the staff, including hiring, training, coaching, performance management; develop supervisory goals and objectives; and effective resolution of safety issues and claims.
• Manage relationship with all outside contractors.
• Establish productivity goals where needed; ensure adherence to operating standards; and manage labor hours and disposal expenses.
• Monitor and control all liquid and/or gas extraction systems on or around the landfill site.
• In conjunction with the General Manager, evaluate the site and service requirements of the landfill to develop an effective and efficient operational plan.
• Lead operations to ensure compliance with all standards including environmental, operating, regulatory, safety, accounting and ethics.
• Is collaborative; builds and works with teams.
• Plan and implement the operational procedures for the receiving and disposing of waste, completion of construction projects and yard maintenance.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Department to ensure all equipment remains in working order and in compliance with safety standards. Oversee effective safety and accident prevention programs to ensure all reasonable action are taken to prevent accidents and injuries; ensure a safe and productive work environment for all employees; implement and maintain and effective loss control and safety program.
• Oversee refuse being received; ensure proper handling; supervise and monitor all required testing, including sampling of monitoring wells; monitors utilization of cover material; review soil reports and provide information to Environmental Manager.

Requirements

• Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, critical-thinking and decision-making skills.
• Has strong leadership skills and proven judgment of talent, with an emphasis on hiring and developing high performance teams
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or management experience or participation in Republic Services’ management trainee program.
• Able to direct large staff.
• Creative thinker who challenges conventional solutions.
• Demonstrates and promotes ethical behavior.
• Certification as a Landfill Operator.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple sites.

Benefits

• Employee discount programs.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Great Place to Work
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance