Recycling Supervisor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The Recycling Supervisor is responsible for operating the recycling plant on an assigned shift; this includes safety, system adjustments, production, staffing assignments, quality of goods, training, and the operation of small and heavy equipment as needed. Other duties including approval of staff hours as well as performing performance evaluations and disciplinary actions of direct reports.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Ability to obtain certifications to operate heavy equipment, small equipment and stationary cranes.
• Ensure all safety and compliance standards are met or exceeded.
• Manage the daily activities and performance of recycling employees.
• Train, direct and coach employees to improve their overall performance
• Ensure proper PPE is utilized by employees, as well as compliance with Lock- Out/Tag-Out procedures is adhered to consistently.
• Ensure the daily housekeeping plan is followed and that all areas are cleaned effectively.
• Perform needed adjustments to plant equipment to increase efficiency, decrease downtime and to maximize quality and production.
• Ensure all operating systems are performing normally and report any problems to the maintenance department and Management.
• Ensure all materials produced meet or exceed quality standards as set by Management, customer requirements, ISRI, or other designated quality standards.
• Operate small and heavy equipment as needed to ensure production needs are met.
• Perform and conduct performance evaluations, monitor, and track employee attendance, complete disciplinary actions/meetings and all other required documentation relating to performance management.
• Maintain proper records and files including all compliance and personnel records.
• Perform duties in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position will manage 21+ employees.

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

• Ability to supervise a diverse work force including equipment operators, laborers, and their work processes.
• Multi-tasking individual with the ability to keep several processes efficiently flowing continually.
• Computer proficient with the ability to operate several windows-based programs for automated processes, data collection and office-related programs for performing evaluations, disciplinary actions, and e-mail.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by performing and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with employees, co-workers, and management.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand how the plant equipment operates in order to make appropriate system and component adjustments.
• Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.

Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position:

• 2 years of experience in a Supervisory capacity.
• A general knowledge of and experience working with industrial machines and with associated control software including SCADA is helpful.
• General knowledge of the Recycling industry as it pertains to the processing of Single Stream Recycling is helpful.
• General knowledge of the Recycling industry as it pertains to the processing of Single Stream Recycling (MRF) or Glass Recycling (Glass Plant) is helpful.
• A general knowledge of and experience working with industrial machines and with associated control software including SCADA is helpful.

Physical Requirements in a Regular workday:

• Occasionally lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 20lbs. Rarely up to 75lbs.
• Occasionally working outside in changing temperature, wet/humid conditions.
• Continuously working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, other airborne matter.
• Frequently walking, climbing and/or balancing.

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects:

• Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas.
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste.
• Ability to travel between offices, as required.
• Ability to work flexible hours; overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays.
• Must be available for 24-hour emergency calls.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable).
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
• Must be able to read and speak the English language.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke’s policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.