Recycling Site Supervisor

Join a dedicated team committed to operational excellence in the waste and recycling industry. As the Newport News Supervisor, you will oversee daily facility operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance at our Newport News location. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about supporting both people and processes. The Supervisor will play a key role in coordinating drivers, managing scale and transfer station activities, and maintaining high standards of service for customers and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the Newport News facility, including drivers, scale operations, and transfer station activities
• Assign daily routes to drivers, monitor performance, and ensure timely completion of all routes
• Track drivers, equipment, and operational issues in real time to ensure smooth facility operations
• Perform scale operations, including weighing inbound and outbound loads and generating accurate scale tickets
• Record and verify material types, weights, and shipment details with attention to detail
• Coordinate with drivers, vendors, and internal teams to direct loads and manage daily activities
• Arrange third-party shipments, containers, and material transfers as needed
• Maintain accurate records and reporting for inbound and outbound materials and inventory
• Support transfer station operations and assist heavy equipment operators as required
• Ensure proper handling, loading, and movement of materials within the facility
• Train and supervise employees on safety, compliance, and operational procedures
• Conduct investigations of accidents, incidents, and injuries as necessary
• Maintain compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Ensure facility cleanliness, organization, and operational readiness
• Serve as the primary point of contact for visitors, vendors, and drivers
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 2+ years of supervisory or operations experience preferred
• Experience in waste, recycling, logistics, or transfer station operations preferred
• Knowledge of DOT and FMCSA rules and regulations
• Understanding of waste and recycling operations, scale operations, material types, and weights
• Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and scale systems
• Knowledge of local roads, transfer station operations, and equipment
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for interacting with employees, customers, and vendors
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple operational functions simultaneously
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, production environment
• Ability to operate or learn to operate heavy equipment (such as forklift or skid steer)
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain a CDL license preferred
• Strong attention to detail, especially with weights, materials, and documentation