Summary

We are looking for a Plant Supervisor to join our team at Recycling Services of Florida. As a Plant Supervisor, you will ensure the highest standards of environmental Safety and operational excellence by effectively managing the day-to-day operations of the recycling facility and manage the costs efficiently within the site. Daily reporting and meeting with the General Manager.

Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

• Ensures smooth operation of site, including but not limited to: production, sorting, loading, unloading, inventory and labor.
• Minimizes handling and operational costs.
• Continually works to reduce turnaround time for trucks in and out of site.
• Regularly proposes means of operational improvement.
• Complies with OSHA and EPA regulations and ensures adherence to Safe work practices to encourage safe and efficient operations.
• Assists in creating a positive team-oriented environment through employee development and motivation.
• Ensures the cleanliness and maintenance of the equipment and fleet through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with supervisors/employees and maintenance shop.
• Oversees personnel needs of the Site including time and attendance, selecting, coaching, and training employees and evaluating employees’ performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions to the GM.
• Conducts and/or attends and contributes to daily safety/toolbox meetings.
• Provides training and presentations as needed in a positive and professional manner.
• Updates and submits required reports in a timely manner.
• Assist with production as needed. Ability and skilled in use of forklift skid steer, bucket front-end loader and yard truck a plus.
• Knowledge of, or willing to learn baler, sort line, and conveyor systems.
• Ability to operate a forklift and loader a plus.
• Effective communication skills a must.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The highest level of supervisory skills required in this job are the tasks associated with leading and coaching employees. This includes:

• Direct/Indirect supervision of full-time employees including Leads, Drivers, Equipment Operators, Maintenance Mechanics, Sorters and Operational Support.

Qualifications

• The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job. A. Education and Experience
• Education: Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Business Administration, or similar area of study or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of industry work experience in leadership role.
• Experience: 5 years of previous work experience (in addition to education requirement) with at least 3 years being in a leadership role.

Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job.

• The recycling facilities have a dusty environment containing recyclable materials.

Typical Physical Demands:

• Ability to operate office equipment used as needed.
• Ability to organize various office systems/stations through adjusting, connecting, lifting, pulling, pushing, bending or folding for the purpose of proper records development, office functions and/or management.
• Ability to use a computer and related devices, such as a keyboard or mouse or other related equipment, throughout the workday while seated at a desk or workstation.
• Ability to climb ladders, bend, stoop or stand for long periods of time. In addition, individuals must be able to reach above their shoulders and lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Normal setting for this job is: Combination of office setting (20%) and operations floor (80%) of time.