Operations Manager
2700 IN-39, Frankfort Frankfort, IN 46041 US
Job Description
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage the landfill operations of a business unit by overseeing the activities of the Operations Supervisor – Landfill, Lead Operators, Operators and/or General Laborers, who are responsible for the safe and efficient daily operations of the landfill.
- Responsible for the management of the staff, including hiring, training, coaching, performance management; develop supervisory goals and objectives; and effective resolution of safety issues and claims.
- In conjunction with the General Manager, evaluate the site and service requirements of the landfill to develop an effective and efficient operational plan.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with all safety, environmental and equipment maintenance policies; ensure landfill is operated in a manner that is consistent with conditions stipulated in the applicable permit.
- Collaborate with the General Manager and Area Manager, Post Collections to ensure landfill equipment is properly maintained and new equipment is obtained when necessary.
- Plan and implement the operational procedures for the receiving and disposing of waste, completion of construction projects and yard maintenance.
- Oversee refuse being received; ensure proper handling; supervise and monitor all required testing, including sampling of monitoring wells; monitors utilization of cover material; review soil reports and provide information to Environmental Manager.
- Monitor and control all liquid and/or gas extraction systems on or around the landfill site.
- Manage relationship with all outside contractors.
- Establish productivity goals where needed; ensure adherence to operating standards; and manage labor hours and disposal expenses.
- Coordinate with Maintenance Department to ensure all equipment remains in working order and in compliance with safety standards. Oversee effective safety and accident prevention programs to ensure all reasonable action are taken to prevent accidents and injuries; ensure a safe and productive work environment for all employees; implement and maintain and effective loss control and safety program.
- Lead operations to ensure compliance with all standards including environmental, operating, regulatory, safety, accounting and ethics.
- Able to direct large staff.
- Is process-oriented and results-oriented in setting and pursuing aggressive goals, demonstrating a strong commitment to organizational success and marshaling resources to accomplish goals and objectives.
- Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, critical-thinking and decision-making skills.
- Is collaborative; builds and works with teams.
- Creative thinker who challenges conventional solutions.
- Demonstrates and promotes ethical behavior.
- Has strong leadership skills and proven judgment of talent, with an emphasis on hiring and developing high performance teams
- Certification as a Landfill Operator.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or management experience
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple sites.
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