Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Job Overview:
The production supervisor will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety. This role involves analyzing production data, troubleshooting issues, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. The supervisor will have a strong technical background in engineering, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Main goal is to ensure efficiency quality, and safety in manufacturing processed while minimizing costs and maximizing output.
Experience in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen, along with education and experience in industrial engineering or manufacturing a plus!
Schedule: Second Shift, 2:00PM to 1:00AM
I. Job Summary
Supervises day to day activities of employees and processes of MRF operations.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.
Identifies and oversees execution of procedures to maximize productivity and efficiency of the location.
Supervises and manages daily schedules of employees and operations.
Investigates, reviews and controls implementation of company regulations, policies and procedure and monitors for compliance.
Reviews and evaluates work to ensure quality, timeliness and ensures quality control in adherence to policies and procedures. Ensures maintenance of equipment and facilities.
Oversees personnel needs of the department including coaching, training, and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
Compiles and interprets data from daily transactions.
Creates and submits weekly and month end reports to senior management.
Reconciles P card to end of month report.
Analyze production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.
Develop and implement process control strategies to ensure consistent product quality.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, quality assurance, and maintenance, to address process-related issues.
Conduct risk assessments and implement safety measures to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
Provide technical support and training to production staff as needed.
Analyzes, and stays current with recycle industry, market, and technology trends.
III. Supervisory Responsibilities
The highest level of supervisory skills required in this job is the management of non-supervisory employees. This includes:
Direct supervision of 5 full-time employees including: office managers, sorters, operators, drivers, and laborers.
IV. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
A. Education and Experience
Education: High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
Experience: Four (4) years of relevant work experience.
B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
Preferred: Weighmaster License, Solid Waste Operators Certificate, CDL.
C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
Recycling and/or trash collection operational and supervisory experience may be required.
V. Work Environment
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Normal setting for this job is a transfer station or MRF/outdoor.
The expected salary range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000 per year. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for incentive pay.
Benefits
At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
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ABOUT US
ABOUT WM
WM (WM.com) is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America – where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.
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ABOUT THE TEAM
Where We Stand. We are 50,000+ people – from many places and many backgrounds, and it is our amazing differences that make us stronger. Our commitment to inclusion, equity and diversity is rooted in our values and woven into our business strategies, as we work toward a sustainable tomorrow.