Landfill Supervisor

Position Summary

Assists the Landfill Operations Manager with daily operational oversight at Metro Park East Landfill. The Landfill Supervisor is responsible for daily work assignments and for tracking completion and accountability of assigned priorities. The Landfill Supervisor ensures work is completed safely and efficiently in compliance with standard operating procedures. This position will focus on managing the needs of the site and personnel, contributing to and implementing the daily priorities, as well as those about two weeks into the future.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for operational activities, directly leading and supervising employees, while working alongside personnel, including temporary labor.
• Responsible for monitoring and reacting to shift safety, cleanliness, quality, and operational expectations.
• Leads daily huddle meetings.
• Able to safely operate all landfill equipment and provides instruction and training for others on equipment, including all safety and emergency procedures.
• Assists in promoting and providing all appropriate job specific training, including safety training and emergency procedures, as needed.
• Assists Operations Manager with all workforce related needs including performance management, employee relations, time and attendance, payroll, and hiring.
• Responsible for site maintenance including litter control, erosion control, lawn maintenance and snow removal.
• Assists with implementing environmental farming practices to include building, planning, constructing ponds, terraces, and road crossings.
• Assists with the preparation and monitoring of budget.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes, and increase efficiency.
• Assists with managing effective placement and compaction of solid waste at the working face.
• Ensures that all operations staff and processes comply with all applicable regulations and MWA plans.
• Assists with managing the disposal considerations of all special waste requests, assigns disposal instructions, and provides options for disposal of special waste.
• Assists in the identification and evaluation of new or proposed programs.
• Responds to emergencies and/or contingency actions, directs staff, and when necessary, secures assistance with outside agencies such as hazmat, fire departments, etc.
• Maintains knowledge of the latest technological developments and provides subject matter expertise in these areas.

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
• Yard Waste 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 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
• Acquiring Information Consults with others on problems and activities; collects information from a range of sources to assist and guide job activities; ask effective questions to obtain information to help him/her perform their job.
• 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
• Driving Continuous Improvement - Establishes methods to monitor and improve the performance of systems and processes; utilizes specialized techniques for continuous improvement (e.g., Kaizen, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management)
• Following Policies and Procedures – Understands and follows company policies; encourages others to follow work rules; calls attention to actions that may violate policies and procedures.
• Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions - Bases decisions on a systematic review of relevant facts and information; avoids making assumptions or rushing to judgment; provides clear rationale for decisions.
• Prioritizing and Organizing Work- Allocates time and attention based on what is the most important to achieve key goals and objectives; approaches work in an organized and systematic manner; effectively manages tasks, information, and requests.
• Safety - Demonstrates “Safety First” in every activity; reports hazards and incidents promptly; fosters a culture of Safety, Service, Schedule with team interactions.
• Supporting Change – Enthusiastically participates in new change initiatives and programs; focuses on reasons why changes will work and how they will be beneficial.

Travel

• This position requires occasional travel in and around the Des Moines area to support other Metro Waste Authority facilities.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• 1-3 years of landfill or construction site management experience
• 3-5 years of management experience
• Ability to understand GPS, electronics, instruction design plans/maps
• Landfill Operator's Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• A combination of relevant education and job-related experience may be substituted, as appropriate.
• Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship applicators license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Valid driver’s license
• This position requires Tuesday – Saturday shift with 6 a.m. start time.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree

Physical Demands

Maximum occasional floor to waist lift, 75 lbs.; Maximum occasional above shoulder lifting , 75 lbs.; Maximum occasional bilateral or preferred carry, 75 lbs..; Maximum occasional horizontal push/pull, 125 lbs. of force; Maximum occasional vertical push/pull, 125 lbs. of force; Maximum occasional right/left grip, 85 lbs. of force; Maximum frequent right/left 2-point/3-point/lateral pinch, 10/15/25 lbs. of force; Constant forward/lateral reaching; Occasional above shoulder reaching; Frequent sitting; Occasional to frequent standing; Occasional to frequent walking; Occasional stair climbing; Occasional ladder/equipment climbing; Occasional to frequent squatting; Occasional to frequent crouching; Occasional to Frequent kneeling; Occasional to frequent bending; Occasional to frequent stooping; Occasional to frequent twisting.