System Supervisor

Overview

Supervise system operators, technicians, and sorting staff to ensure safe, efficient processing.

Key Responsibilities

• downtime reporting
• system monitoring
• equipment maintenance
• safety compliance
• team supervision
• process improvement

Tasks

-Promote continuous improvement in workplace safety and system operation practices. -Participate in safety meetings, audits, and incident investigations. -Direct contact with employment agencies with regards to staffing. -Ensure consistent quality control of all sorted commodities, maintaining targeted bale purity levels. -Conduct safety observations and immediately address unsafe acts or conditions. -Evaluate and report daily downtime for system troubleshooting and process improvement. -Meet Regularly with manager to discuss and evaluate monthly expenditures. -Monitor employee attendance, performance, and adherence to company policies and safety requirements. -Ensure all maintenance work within the system area is logged and completed safely. -Oversee and support system Technicians during stoppages, ensuring timely and safe restarts. -Collaborate with Maintenance to prioritize and resolve equipment malfunctions, jams, and downtime issues. -Promote teamwork and accountability across all areas and sorting operations. -Participate regularly in maintenance meetings to discuss maintenance issues and progress of Preventative Maintenance. -Enforce all GFL safety policies and ensure all staff are following safe work procedures. -Develop a full understanding of the Single Stream Processing System and MRF Residue Processing. -Meet monthly with manager to develop action plans for future projects. -Ensure accurate and timely completion of downtime reports and shift logs. -Communicate shift performance, issues, and achievements to management and the next shift. -Conduct system walk-throughs to confirm repairs are complete and the system is in safe operating condition. -Provide ongoing training, coaching, and feedback to ensure team competency and engagement. -Ensure PPE compliance throughout the plant at all times. -Verify that all guarding, safety covers, and lockout procedures are followed before equipment restarts and during production. -Supervise all system operators, sorters, and system technicians. -Ensure timely response to system-related mechanical and electrical issues. -Monitor system performance to ensure steady material flow, minimal downtime, and optimal recovery rates.

Requirements

• respiratory protection
• hearing protection
• high visibility
• temperature exposure
• safety glasses

What You Bring

-Dust and debris — respiratory protection recommended. -Noise (hearing protection required where posted) -Forklifts/bobcats are a hazard when traveling throughout the plant. Be aware of your surroundings and always wear high visibility clothing. -Exposure to varying temperatures (no climate control). -Eye injuries could occur due to various items on the sort line ie. glass. Safety glasses must be worn at all times.

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Benefits

-Staff training and development.

About Gfl Environmental Inc.

-Quickly transformed into a North American environmental powerhouse. -Headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario. -Manages solid waste hauling, landfills, transfer stations, material recovery, liquid waste collection, vacuum truck service, soil remediation, and bulky-item pickups. -Crafts integrated solutions, often replacing multiple vendors, with a signature bright green fleet. -Notable projects include large municipal waste-collection contracts in Toronto, Halifax, and Windsor, plus excavation work at Toronto’s Pan Am Aquatics Centre. -Expanded via strategic US acquisitions, such as Rizzo Environmental and Waste Industries, boosting its footprint and service scope. -Operates material-recovery facilities and regularly files SEC and TSX reports. -The Full Circle Project allows communities to vote on local charitable giving, blending service delivery with civic engagement.

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