Wm
Leading provider of comprehensive waste management services across North America.
Plant Supervisor, Recycling
Supervise plant recycling operations, manage staff, safety, inventory, and reporting.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Supervises daily operations to improve production, maintain costs, and ensure safety. The position works Monday‑Friday starting at 8:00 am, with flexibility to work Saturdays when needed and occasional 2nd‑shift coverage for vacations or other gaps. Manages daily plant operations, inventory of safety and operational supplies, and plant logistics. Oversees production staff, coordinates workflow, and ensures quality control while entering finished goods into inventory and ordering needed materials. Provides coaching, training, performance evaluations, and input on termination, compensation, and promotion decisions. Investigates safety compliance and submits weekly and month‑end reports to senior management. The role operates in a hybrid environment, mixing office duties with plant/field work and regularly using standard office equipment. Physical demands are typical for a plant setting, with accommodations available for individuals with disabilities. • Supervise daily plant operations to ensure production efficiency, cost control, and safety • Manage inventory of safety and operational supplies and order materials as needed • Oversee plant logistics, material flow, and entry of finished goods into inventory • Coordinate workflow, assign tasks, and guide production staff toward operational goals • Coach, train, evaluate, and provide performance feedback to operations personnel • Enforce safety regulations and company policies; investigate compliance issues • Prepare and submit weekly and month‑end production reports to senior management
Key Responsibilities
- ▸production supervision
- ▸inventory management
- ▸logistics oversight
- ▸workflow coordination
- ▸safety enforcement
- ▸report preparation
What You Bring
Required qualifications include a High School diploma or GED and four to six years of relevant experience. Preferred qualifications are Mobile Equipment Operator certification and CPR/First Aid training. • Require High School diploma/GED and 4‑6 years relevant experience • Preferred: Mobile equipment operator certification and CPR/First Aid training
Requirements
- ▸high school
- ▸ged
- ▸4‑6 years
- ▸mobile operator
- ▸cpr
- ▸first aid
Benefits
Compensation ranges from $72,743 to $85,580, reflecting experience, education, and location. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, a stock purchase plan, 401(k) matching, paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. WM is North America’s largest waste‑management and environmental‑solutions provider, committed to sustainability, equal opportunity, and a people‑first culture. The company offers a stable, family‑like environment with growth opportunities and a focus on a sustainable tomorrow. • Work schedule: Monday‑Friday 8 am start, with occasional Saturdays and 2nd‑shift coverage • Hybrid office/plant environment with use of standard office equipment • Base salary $72,743–$85,580 plus competitive total compensation • Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, stock purchase plan, 401(k) match, paid vacation, holidays, and personal days
Work Environment
Onsite