Operations Supervisor

GFL Environmental is looking for a Operations Supervisor to join our team in Coquitlam, BC!
The Operations Supervisor will be responsible for developing a thorough understanding of the Company’s transportation requirements and patterns. They will review and process day to day operations, evaluate and recommend equipment needs, and plan and schedule appropriate service lines to maintain a cost-effective balance between customer service and cost of service. They will ensure compliance with all government related programs specific to mode and direction of related haulage.

 

Why Join TEAM GREEN

• Excellent Health, Vision, and Dental benefits

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Savings Options

• Great Learning Opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with and recommend annual equipment budget; implement and monitor the budget within approved limits.

• Act as a direct liaison between dispatch and drivers to ensure information regarding daily schedules, equipment and service requirements is efficiently relayed.

• Conduct regular driver reviews and mandatory route-rides.

• Attain all the necessary information regarding any issues by maintaining courteous, prompt, and efficient customer relations with residents.

• Organizing and approving driver vacation requests.

• Maintain inventory of all necessary supplies and products required for service which may include sourcing multiple vendors or alternate supply chains.

• Direct communication with other departments to ensure proper ongoing service and upkeep of all units including safety devices, vehicle lighting, warning devices, fittings, safety supplies.

• Ensure a healthy and safe working environment for all workers, reporting any issues immediately to your direct supervisor.

• Ensure company policy, systems, and industry related training is delivered to all drivers.

• Perform Accident Investigations when company vehicles are involved in traffic accidents.

• Provide or arrange training for drivers to ensure they are properly servicing customers based on established requirements.

Requirements:

• Valid driver's license with a clean drivers abstract.

• Minimum 2-3 years supervisory experience along with experience working with Side loaders, ASL, Rear Packers, Over the Tops, Front End, and Roll Off vehicles.

• General understanding of, WHMIS, and the Highway Traffic Act.

• Able to perform a pre and post trip inspection and accident investigations.

• Previous operations, transportation, waste management experience preferred.

• Proficient with database, spreadsheet, and word processing computer skills within a Microsoft environment.

• Willing to work flexible hours with some travel.

• Recruit, interview, hire, train and performance manage all product line personnel.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to plan, prioritize and execute against tight timelines.

• Promote the companies safety program that seeks to prevent accidents, avoid injuries, and recognize safe employees.

• Investigate accidents and prepare necessary paperwork in a timely manner.

• Ensure route observations are completed on a routine basis.

• Schedule, plan, and conduct safety meetings (Weekly).-Toolbox talks/Uploaded to Safety program

At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow, for life!

• Our employees are affectionately known as team green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE!
• We offer a competitive benefits plan, including RRSP match, orthodontics and vision coverage
• With 20,000+ employees across North America, we offer a dynamic set of career opportunities, locations and growth!
• We appreciate all of the local communities we live and work in, and actively contribute to them through our flagship Full Circle Project
• We believe investing in the future is the right investment, our first fully electric truck is now in operation!
• GFL is traded on the NYSE & the TSX – search “GFL” to see our stock performance.

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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact [email protected]
Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.