Operations Supervisor at Metro Waste Authority

Grimes, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supervisory Skills, Safety Management, Operational Efficiency, Training, Equipment Operation, Budget Management, Inventory Management, Recycling Knowledge, Team Leadership, Problem Solving, Technical Expertise, Physical Dexterity, Critical Thinking, Delegation, Environmental Stewardship, Communication

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

Description Position Summary Under general supervision, the MRF Operations Supervisor will operate and oversee Metro Waste Authority’s Material Recovery Facility production and personnel. The Operations Supervisor is responsible for maintaining the facilities and equipment in a clean and safe manner and maximizing the efficiency of operations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Responsible for shift operational activities, directly leading and supervising employees, including temps. Works with Maintenance Manager in coordination of maintenance activities and schedules. Participates in and supervises receiving, inventory, sorting, processing, recycling, proper disposal, shipping, and record keeping. With guidance from the Recycling Operations Manager, determines processing activities to be completed using market information and specifications, while understanding strategy for waste and recyclable management. Responsible for monitoring and reacting to shift safety, cleanliness, quality, and production goals. Conducts tailgate safety meetings, daily operations briefing, and training sessions. Operates processing equipment in the facility and provides instruction and training for others on equipment operations, including all safety and emergency procedures. Provides appropriate training, including all safety training and emergency procedures. Responsible for the performance management, timecard review and approvals, of MRF staff and facilitate annual review for employees. Responsible for interviewing and hiring new facility employees. Assists in the development and the implementation of procedures for equipment operations. In coordination with the facility manager, makes recommendations on the annual budget and reviews budgetary expenditures. Assists in monitoring and providing technical guidance to commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors. Responsible for cleaning of facility and equipment throughout each day’s work; washing, sweeping, and servicing as needed to ensure safe and efficient operations. Responsible for site maintenance including litter control, lawn maintenance and snow removal. Adheres to facility cleanliness, organizational systems and facility standard work procedures while maintaining a vision for continuous improvement. Assists with and helps coordinates snow removal of the campus Monitors equipment dash boards to help drive data-based decisions for facility optimization Operates MWA equipment (to include roll off truck, front-end loader, and forklift) as needed based on operational need. Assists with can redemption and compost sales Environmental Stewardship – Demonstrates an understanding of Metro Waste Authority’s Environmental Management System (EMS). Guided by the EMS processes and procedures, we focus on six main areas aimed at increasing diversion and/or protecting the environment. These include: Recycling Household Hazardous Waste Collection Organics Management Water Quality Improvement Greenhouse Gas Reduction Environmental Education MWA Values - Demonstrates an understanding of Metro Waste Authority’s values and applies them to the position, and assigned responsibilities, as well as to all interactions with customers and co-workers. Leadership – Set the example because everyone is a leader! Integrity – Always do what is right! Positivity – Bring our best to every task, every day and bring out the best in your colleagues! Teamwork – Collaborate because we know that together we will address opportunities and challenges! Innovation – Forge a new path and evolve! Competencies Accepting Direction - Accepts and follows directions from others; respects authority; complies with requests; does what they are asked to do Accepting Responsibility- Takes accountability for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes and uses them as opportunities for learning and development; openly discusses his/her actions and their consequences both good and bad Critical Thinking - Skilled at finding logical flaws in arguments and plans; identifies problems and solutions that others might miss; provides detailed insight and constructive criticism into problems and complex situations Delegating Responsibility- Provides people with clear objectives and allows them to take ownership for their goals; gives people a mix of tasks that challenge but do not overwhelm them; acts as a resource people can utilize to help accomplish their goals. Displaying Technical Expertise - Keeps his/her technical skills current; effectively applies specialized knowledge and skills to perform work tasks; understands and masters the technical skills, knowledge, and tasks associated with his/her job; shares technical expertise with others Performing Physical or Mechanical Tasks - Uses his/her hands effectively; able to perform tasks that require a high level of manual dexterity; able to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time; adept at working with machinery Testing and Troubleshooting - Consistently performs routine maintenance and inspections to ensure machines, processes, or tools are functioning as expected; thoroughly follows test and maintenance procedures to resolve operating malfunctions Travel This position requires occasional travel in and around the Des Moines metro area Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) 1-2 years of supervisory experience and/or training Valid driver’s license Preferred Education & Experience Recycling, solid waste or environmental experience. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, pushing and pulling of objects weighing up to 600 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Frequently stands, walks, or drives for extended periods of time. Work Environment This job is frequently required to perform work outdoors year-round with exposures to weather conditions prevalent at the time. This role will routinely be exposed to vibration and loud background noise and will frequently be exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; work in high, precarious places; risk of electric shock; and extreme heat (non-weather), Occasional non-regular work hours, which may include nights and weekends. I have carefully read and understand the contents of this job description. I understand the responsibilities, requirements, and duties expected of me. I understand that this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the Employer reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as directed by the Employer. I understand that I may be required to work overtime, different shifts, or hours outside the normally defined workday or workweek.

Responsibilities

The Operations Supervisor oversees the Material Recovery Facility's production and personnel, ensuring operational efficiency and safety. They are responsible for supervising employees, coordinating maintenance activities, and managing shift operations.