Supervisor I, Material Recycling Facility
WM.com
Office
Billerica, MA, United States
Full Time
Preferred Skills and Experience: Proficient with Microsoft Office. Experience or ability to operate a baler and conveyor systems; training offered onsite. Plant maintenance knowledge is a plus. Minimum of two years of experience as a Lead or Supervisor. Bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese is a plus.
Licenses/Certifications: Must be able to operate forklift and loader; training and certifications are offered onsite.
Shift: Monday - Thursday, start at 2:00 pm; Friday, start at 1:00 pm; some exceptions based upon business needs
- I. Job Summary
- Under general supervision, supervises daily operations of a material recycling facility (MRF) in order to improve production, maintain costs, and ensure safety.
- 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.
- Under general supervision, manages daily (plant) operations, focuses on safety, quality of work and individual performance.
- Maintains inventory of supplies for safety and operations.
- Reviews and evaluates work to ensure quality, timeliness, and quality control in adherence to policies and procedures.
- Manages logistics and materials; supervises daily production; enters finished goods into inventory; orders supplies, as needed.
- Supervises production staff, coordinates workflow and assignments toward the achievement of operational goals.
- Oversees personnel needs, including coaching, training, and evaluating employee performance.
- Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
- Investigates, reviews and controls implementation of safety regulations and company policies and procedures.
- Creates and submits weekly and month end reports to senior management.
- On the production floor, approximately, 90% of each day, walking, standing, identifying jams and physically getting into screens to remove them.
- Operates forklift, loader, baler, and conveyor system.
- Other duties as assigned
- 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, approximately, 15 full-time employees including: Sr. Sorters, Sorters, Plant Lead, Cleaners / Laborers, Forklift Operator, Baler Operator
- Indirect supervision of, approximately, 3 full-time employees, including: Plant Maintenance Technicians.
- 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 G.E.D. (accredited)
- Experience: Four (4) years of relevant work experience
- Equipment operating and supervisory experience may be required.
- B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
- C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
None 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: material recycling facility (MRF), approximately, 90% of time; remainder of time may be spent in office setting or transfer station.
Benefits
At WM, 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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Supervisor I, Material Recycling Facility
Office
Billerica, MA, United States
Full Time
September 26, 2025