Groot Recycling & Waste Services is looking for an Operations Supervisor to join the team at our landfill in Rockford, IL!

The Position:

In this position you will be responsible for hiring, training, supervising, and ensuring the safety of our equipment operators. You will also be trained and mentored in the waste business to prepare you for future management opportunities in our growing company.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees personnel needs of the site including selecting, coaching, disciplining, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.

• Schedules employees and equipment to facilitate daily landfill operations and various tasks.

• Operates various pieces of heavy equipment when needed.

• Assists in monitoring budget and operating metrics while diagnosing and improving processes, procedures, and performance.

• Executes necessary precautions to ensure safety and environmental compliance with the company, OSHA, and other standards and regulations.

• Participates in regular P&L reviews to verify that budgets are met; develops and implements programs for optimal equipment utilization, equipment maintenance, and labor and material costs.

• Interacts with State and local agencies to be efficient and effective operational and environmental compliance.

• Receives and reviews customer complaints.

• Formulates both short-term and long-term goals and action plans for the landfill.

Requirements:

Qualified applicants will meet the following minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's degree stronglypreferred

• Previous supervisory experience in landfill operations, heavy construction and/or environmental field services, preferred

• Experience working outdoors in all-weather types

• 3+ years of managing in a dynamic, people driven environment

• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to meet tight deadlines and juggle multiple priorities

• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Excel and related business systems

What's In It for You?

You will be joining a team environment and colleagues who embrace a "work hard, play harder" culture.

Our compensation package is competitive and comes with excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, RRSP plans.

You'll also be associating yourself with a company that likes to lead by example through a strong presence in our local communities, charitable giving, sustainability initiatives and more.

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.