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Operations Supervisor, Processing Facilities

  • Hamilton, ON
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 16, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education
Professional degree
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for maintaining efficient day-to-day operations and ensuring a zero-harm environment at the processing facility. They provide leadership to the operating team, manage production schedules, and oversee maintenance and safety compliance.

Job details

GFL is looking for a full-time Operations Supervisor (Nights) to help support our operations in Hamilton, ON. The Operations Supervisor is responsible for Reporting directly to the Branch 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. Key Responsibilities: · 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 · Supervise daily operations and provide leadership to the operating team · Lead, motivate and develop direct reports utilizing Annual Performance Reviews, Job Task Observations and Hazard Assessments to reinforce or correct specific behaviors · Evaluate and prioritize incoming work notifications and ensure that all scheduled work is completed in the allocated time · Maintain and implement facility standard operating procedures (SOP’s) · Identify and recommend continuous improvements to processes and procedures · Review and recommend maintenance, repair and operating spare requirements and stocking levels · Troubleshoot technical issues and identify root causes of equipment failures in order to develop corrective actions and to avoid recurrence · Help to develop production and delivery schedules while maintaining standard costs and managing inventory · Take a leading role in 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 Knowledge, Skills, Competencies · Post-secondary education in an Technical, Environmental or Chemical program · Minimum of 3-5 years in a supervisory capacity is required · Related operational experience preferred with knowledge of waste management and environmental services · Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for collaboration with cross-functional teams · Knowledge of production management processes, manufacturing equipment and preventative maintenance principles · Ability to develop safe operating procedures · Computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook. · Proven organization, time management and problem solving skills · Willingness to learn and develop new skills and expand knowledge through duties assigned by the Operations Manager · Ability to work evenings and/or weekends, if required #GFLTalent 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 myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com 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.

What you’ll do

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for maintaining efficient day-to-day operations and ensuring a zero-harm environment at the processing facility. They provide leadership to the operating team, manage production schedules, and oversee maintenance and safety compliance.

Requirements

Candidates must have post-secondary education in a technical, environmental, or chemical program and 3-5 years of supervisory experience. Proficiency in production management, safety protocols, and standard office software is required.

Listed skills

  • Time management · Preferred
  • Problem solving · Preferred
  • Production Management · Preferred
  • Leadership · Preferred
  • Microsoft Excel · Preferred
  • Microsoft Word · Preferred
  • Inventory management · Preferred
  • Supervision · Preferred
  • Process Improvement · Preferred
  • Microsoft Outlook · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Supervision
  • Leadership
  • Health and safety
  • Waste management
  • Environmental services
  • Production management
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Process improvement
  • Inventory management
  • Standard operating procedures
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Standard Cost Accounting
  • Technical Issues
  • Willingness To Learn
  • Housekeeping
  • Communication
  • Computer Literacy
  • Standard Operating Procedure
  • Waste Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Operations Management
  • Operations
  • Performance Review
  • Production Management
  • Time Management
  • Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
  • Investigation
  • Prioritization

Job areas

  • Management & Leadership
  • Manufacturing
  • Environmental & Sustainability
  • Logistics
  • Security & Safety
  • Facilities Supervisor
  • Facilities Manager
  • Business Services and Administration Managers Not Elsewhere Classified
  • Facilities Managers

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