Materials Recovery Facility Operations Supervisor

The Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) Operations Supervisor supervises the MRF daily operations to ensure the highest standards are followed in order to ensure safety and improve production. The primary focus of the position will be to assist the Operations Manager in performing all duties associated with maintaining a safe and productive work environment, specifically supervising sorting staff and equipment operators. The Operations Supervisor reports directly to the Operations Manager and involves regular communication with the Maintenance Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions

• Identifies and oversees execution of procedures to maximize productivity and efficiency of the location.
• Responsibilities include but are not limited to the direction of up to 20 full-time employees.
• Supervises and manages daily schedules of employees and operations.
• Ensures efficient and safe operation of the site.
• Ensures compliance of Balcones safety training, policies and procedures.
• Enforces Balcones safety rules and regulations; this includes disciplining employees for safety rules violations and unsafe acts.
• Ensures the cleanliness and maintenance of facility.
• Engages employees to create a safe, energetic work environment through feedback and recognition.
• Investigates and completes reports of hazard identifications and work-related incidents.
• Conducts employee safety observations to ensure safety and productivity procedures are being followed.
• Reviews and evaluates work to ensure quality, timeliness and ensures quality control in adherence to policies and procedures. Ensures maintenance of equipment and facilities
• Maintains daily production and inventory reports.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must be able to read, speak, and write basic English
• Mechanical aptitude
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Basic math skills
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Other duties as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES

All job requirements in this job description provided indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Job descriptions are an overview of the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested.

EXPERIENCE

• Prior supervisory experience in an industrial environment
• Experience in the Recycling industry preferred.
• Exceptional leadership, problem solving, and organizational abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Regular use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms
• Exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas.
• Exposure to residential and commercial recyclables and waste.
• Ability to work flexible hours; overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays

Balcones Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Balcones is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Balcones are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Balcones will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.