Landfill Operations Supervisor

Republic Services

. Supervise Lead Operators, Operators and/or General Laborers contributing to efficient landfill operation.

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeMinden • Louisiana • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and supervisory skills to manage large teams effectively while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Proven ability to implement operational plans, achieve budget goals, and foster a collaborative team environment focused on employee development and customer satisfaction.

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Leadership SkillsSupervisory ExperienceProblem-Solving SkillsLabor Relations ExperienceState Certification

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Hard Skills

Operational PlanningBudget ManagementSafety ComplianceEquipment MaintenanceDensity Goals Achievement

Soft Skills

CollaborativeCreative ThinkerAnalytical SkillsDecision-Making SkillsEthical Behavior

Certifications & Qualifications

State Certification

Industry Keywords

Landfill OperationAccident PreventionCustomer Experience ImprovementProductivity GoalsEmployee Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise Lead Operators, Operators and/or General Laborers contributing to efficient landfill operation.
Ensure adherence to fill sequencing plans and achievement of density goals.
Operate the landfill consistently with applicable permit requirements.
Work with the Operations Manager and General Manager to implement tactical initiatives and achieve budget goals.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, operating, regulatory, accounting and ethics standards.
Lead accident prevention and safety programs.
Partner with maintenance to keep equipment operational and compliant with safety standards.
Resolve unusual service requests, equipment breakdowns and schedule changes through timely stakeholder communication.
Interact with customers to resolve issues and improve customer experience.
Establish productivity goals and manage labor hours and disposal expenses.
Execute operational plans to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
Support fleet quality and maintenance operations.
Create a collaborative team environment and drive employee engagement.
Develop team talent, understand career goals and coach employees for advancement.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Able to direct large staff.
Process-oriented and results-oriented in setting and pursuing aggressive goals.
Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, critical-thinking and decision-making skills.
Collaborative; builds and works with teams.
Creative thinker who challenges conventional solutions.
Demonstrates and promotes ethical behavior.
Strong leadership skills and proven judgment of talent, with an emphasis on hiring and developing high performance teams.
Experience in labor relations.
State certification as required by regulation.
Minimum of 1 year of lead or supervisory experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
Short- and long-term disability.
Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
Employee discount programs.
Retirement plan with a generous company match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Paid Time Off (PTO)