Ops Supervisor Recycling

About the Role

The Operations Supervisor – Recycling Center is responsible for supervising recycling and post‑collection activities within a division. This role oversees dispatchers, operations clerks, drivers, sorters, helpers, and equipment operators to ensure efficient center operations. The supervisor works with the Operations Manager and General Manager to implement tactical initiatives that drive functional excellence, budget achievement, and adherence to safety, environmental, regulatory, accounting, and ethical standards. Key duties include removing unsafe conditions, partnering with maintenance to keep equipment safe and functional, and leading effective accident‑prevention programs. The supervisor ensures a culture of safety by engaging employees, provides outstanding customer service, resolves service requests and equipment breakdowns, and manages productivity goals, labor hours, and disposal expenses. Additional responsibilities involve supporting fleet maintenance, fostering a collaborative team environment, developing talent, and performing other assigned duties.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸team supervision
• ▸fleet maintenance
• ▸safety programs
• ▸productivity management
• ▸customer service
• ▸budget control

What You Bring

The role requires the ability to direct a large staff, a process‑ and results‑oriented mindset, and strong problem‑solving, analytical, and decision‑making skills. Collaboration, creative thinking, and ethical conduct are essential, along with proven leadership in hiring and developing high‑performance teams. A minimum of one year of lead or supervisory experience is required.

Requirements

• ▸leadership
• ▸supervisory
• ▸problem solving
• ▸analytical
• ▸collaboration
• ▸ethical

Benefits

Candidates must hold at least a high school diploma and are eligible for rewarding compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and retirement options. Republic Services has been recognized by Barron’s, CDP, Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Ethisphere, Fortune, Great Place to Work, and S&P Global. Employees benefit from modern tools, technology, and learning opportunities, while a supportive team environment encourages personal and professional growth and a commitment to sustainability in action. • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Health care and dependent care spending accounts • Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment coverage • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) • Employee discount programs • Retirement plan with a generous company match • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) • Paid Time Off (PTO)

Work Environment

Onsite