Operations Supervisor, Industrial Services - Sydney, Canada - GFL Environmental

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    Summary

    Reporting directly to the Sydney District Manager, the Operations Supervisor is responsible for creating a zero-harm environment, maintaining efficient day-to-day operations, and for the effective supervision of Operators at our Sydney and Port Hawkesbury Industrial Services locations.

    Job Duties include but are not limited to:

    Health and Safety:

  • Ensure on-site operations are conducted in accordance with corporate policies and procedures, within permit conditions and to customer specifications with a significant focus on health and safety
  • Strong focus on safety, maintenance, and housekeeping in accordance with company and regulatory requirements
  • Report all incidents, safety infractions, non-compliance issues and participate in the investigation and development of corrective actions
  • Ensure internal and external training is up to date for Operators.
  • Ensure Job Task Observations (JTO's) are completed and up to date for Operators.
  • Conduct training as required
  • Employee Relations:

  • Supervise daily operations, providing feedback, coaching and leadership to the operating team
  • Lead, motivate and develop direct reports utilizing Job Task Observations (JTO's), Vital 9s and Hazard Assessments to reinforce or correct specific behaviors
  • Monitor compliance for direct reports to internal policies and applicable regulations and legislations
  • Participate in the recruitment process and support the onboarding and training of new hires
  • Operations:

  • Plan, assign, direct and monitor work for Operators based on client requirements
  • Maintain and implement standard operating procedures (SOP's/SWP's)
  • Identify and recommend continuous improvements to processes and procedures
  • Support the site's Environmental Management System (EMS) and our Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Program
  • Ensure all visitors to the site (Contractors, brokers, etc.) are complying with site and corporate safety policies
  • Ensure the compliance of all contractors' site compliance utilizing Field Level hazard Assessments and Safe Work Permits
  • Requirements

  • Post-secondary education would be considered an asset
  • Minimum of three (3) years in a leadership, managerial, supervisory, or lead hand role
  • Related industrial services operational experience preferred with knowledge of waste management and environmental services
  • Experience in a union environment is an asset
  • Knowledge of production management processes, manufacturing equipment and preventative
    maintenance principles
  • Ability to develop safe operating procedures
  • Computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, OMS and Workday
  • Proven organization, time management and problem solving skills
  • Ability to work evenings and/or weekends, when required.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills