Ops Supervisor Recycling

About the Role

The Operations Supervisor – Recycling Center reports to the Operations Manager and General Manager and is responsible for overseeing recycling and post‑collection activities across the center. This role directs dispatchers, operations clerks, drivers, sorters, helpers and equipment operators to ensure efficient operations. Key duties include removing unsafe conditions, partnering with maintenance to keep equipment safe, and managing accident‑prevention programs. The supervisor delivers exceptional customer service, resolves unusual service requests and equipment breakdowns, and sets productivity goals while controlling labor hours and disposal costs. Additionally, the supervisor creates a collaborative environment, drives employee engagement, and builds talent for future advancement. • Eliminate unsafe conditions and enforce accident‑prevention programs • Coordinate equipment maintenance to ensure safety compliance • Deliver high‑quality customer service and resolve service issues promptly • Set and monitor productivity goals, manage labor hours and disposal expenses • Lead a diverse team, foster employee engagement and develop talent • Collaborate with Operations and General Managers to achieve budgetary targets • Support fleet quality and maintenance in coordination with the maintenance department

Key Responsibilities

• ▸safety enforcement
• ▸equipment maintenance
• ▸customer service
• ▸productivity management
• ▸team leadership
• ▸budget collaboration

What You Bring

Successful candidates can direct large staff, are process‑ and results‑oriented, and possess strong analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills. They demonstrate ethical behavior, collaborative teamwork, and creative thinking, with at least one year of supervisory experience and a high‑school diploma. Experience in composting, manufacturing, organics or equipment operation is preferred. • Proven ability to lead large staff and build high‑performance teams • Strong analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities • Collaborative mindset with creative thinking to challenge conventional solutions • Demonstrated ethical behavior and commitment to safety culture • Minimum one year of supervisory experience and high school diploma

Requirements

• ▸leadership
• ▸analytical
• ▸problem solving
• ▸safety
• ▸supervisory
• ▸high school

Benefits

The position offers a salary range of $93,900 to $129,150, adjusted for locality, plus an annual incentive bonus targeting 10% of base pay. Employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, employee stock purchase, PTO and other programs. • Salary range $93,900 – $129,150, dependent on location • Annual incentive bonus target of 10% of base salary • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage • Health care and dependent care spending accounts • Short‑ and long‑term disability • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) • Employee discount programs • 401(k) plan with a generous company match • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) • Paid Time Off (PTO)

Work Environment

Onsite