Operations Manager Jobs in Spring Grove, PA (NOW HIRING)

The Operations Supervisor reports directly to the Operations Manager and is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all plant systems. This role continuously monitors and controls plant operations, responds to alarms, executes approved startup and shutdown procedures, and ensures compliance with all safety, environmental, and operational commitments.

The Operations Supervisor provides strong leadership to the operations team, manages critical and emergency situations, and maintains high standards of performance, teamwork, and accountability. Please note that a sign-on bonus is available for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, control, and optimize plant systems to ensure safe and environmentally compliant operations

• Respond to alarms and abnormal conditions by taking appropriate corrective actions

• Execute plant startups, shutdowns, and outages in accordance with approved procedures

• Manage and prioritize tasks during emergency conditions, providing clear operational, safety, and environmental direction

• Lead shift turnover meetings and participate in daily morning meetings to ensure staffing, materials, and resources are aligned

• Maintain operational consistency through Leader Standard Work and adherence to standard operating procedures

• Detect, evaluate, document, and resolve deviations from approved plans and procedures

• Monitor production progress against established targets and schedules

• Identify, escalate, and drive resolution of roadblocks impacting safety, quality, and productivity

Leadership & People Management

• Supervise, coach, and develop operations personnel to maximize performance and engagement

• Build and maintain strong morale and efficiency within the Operations department

• Interview, hire, train, and onboard team members in accordance with Reworld policies and applicable laws

• Establish expectations, provide frequent performance feedback, and ensure accountability through progressive discipline

• Promote employee development, certification, and recertification across critical and noncritical operations

• Maintain a strong working knowledge of Auxiliary Operator and Control Room Operator roles and stand watch as needed

Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Demonstrate and enforce safe work practices at all times; serve as a visible safety role model

• Lead efforts to promote a strong safety culture and hold daily safety interactions with employees

• Identify and correct unsafe acts and hazardous conditions in a timely manner

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence

• Implement and sustain the 5S program, including auditing for longterm effectiveness

• Develop and update SOPs, Standard Work, and Visual Management tools as required

• Standardize shift turnover processes and daily operational meetings

Schedule & Flexibility

• Regular schedule: Monday-Friday

• Must be flexible to cover other Supervisors' shifts during PTO, outages, and as business needs require

• Yearround operation requiring rotating 12hour shifts

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to work in confined spaces and closed quarters

• Ability to climb ladders and structures and work at heights

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

• Ability to tolerate high temperatures and industrial environments

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant operations or industrial supervisory experience

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Strong leadership, communication, decisionmaking, and problemsolving skills

• Detailoriented with strong analytical abilities and independent judgment

• Ability to manage critical events calmly and decisively

• Must obtain ASME QRO Provisional Certification within six (6) months and pass certification within twelve (12) months of hire

What We Offer You

• In addition to salary, this roleis eligible for benefits. The benefits would include medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays.

• Additional details are available athttps://www.reworldwaste.com/careers/benefits.

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