Facility Supervisor

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We’re looking for a Facility Supervisor to support our Richmond Soil Treatment Facility. In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring waste is processed and disposed of safely and efficiently, while maintaining the facility and equipment and coordinating staff and maintenance schedules.

Position Title: Facility Supervisor

Department: Soil Treatment Facilities

Location: Richmond Soil Treatment Facility

Position Type: Full-Time

Position Summary:

The Facility Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the day-to-day operations of the Richmond Soil Treatment Facility. This position is responsible for overseeing daily operations to ensure that all waste is processed and disposed of safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory standards. This role ensures proper maintenance of facility infrastructure and equipment, while also managing and organizing staff schedules, equipment servicing, and overall workflow. The Facility Supervisor plays a critical leadership role in training, developing, and mentoring all facility personnel, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

Supervision:

- Work with the Facility Manager to direct and delegate workload to ensure all waste is received and processed in a timely manner

- Train, mentor, and develop facility employees

- Perform effective workforce planning to ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained

- Be available for staff to resolve daily issues and discuss their workload, how they are doing, and opportunities for improvement

- Generate performance appraisals to build more effective communications, to understand training and development needs and to provide insight for the improvement of performance.

Operations:

- Supervise all facility activities

- Organize and delegate daily task assignments for facility employees

- Ensure that all equipment is operated as per the instruction manual and/or Equipment Procedure Manual

- Work with the logistics department to prepare for incoming and outgoing waste

- Supervise all outbound shipments for disposal, transportation, and loading

- Inspect facility for cleanliness, inventory and safety issues, and rectify in a timely and cost-effective manner

- Ensure Facility has an adequate number of staff to complete daily tasks

Regulatory Compliance:

- Ensure customer waste streams are sent to the appropriate and approved facilities

- Ensure that all waste is handled as defined by legislated requirements

- Ensure all storage and waste volumes are in compliance

Financial Performance:

- Ensure adherence to budget and forecasts

- Adhere to company policies governing operating expenses and purchasing

Safety:

- Attend, chair, and participate in safety meetings and daily tailgate meetings

- Abide by Occupational Health and Safety standards

- Ensure all employees within the Facility are equipped with proper PPE and are abiding by Occupational Health and Safety standards, as well as standard operating procedures

- Actively fill out daily Field Level Hazard Assessments (FLHA’s) as required

- Ensure the safe operation and maintenance of the equipment

- Advise / communicate with direct supervisor on requirements and concerns

- Review all safety paperwork submitted by employees

Qualifications:

- Minimum of 5 years work experience in waste management, or comparable industry experience, or demonstrated competency

- Technical Diploma or Degree in a Science, Engineering or an Environmental related discipline, or demonstrated competency

- Advanced comprehension and ability to implement Workplace Health and Safety requirements relevant to the assigned work site.

- Ability to consistently act as a leader and a role model with respect to the Health & Safety Program, on and off the work site

- Working knowledge of the environmental and oil and gas industry, and other industrial sectors in the surrounding area

- Excellent understanding of standard operating procedures for all facilities on site and ability to oversee and ensure proper operating procedures are followed

- Good understanding of the regulatory requirements for the facility along with ability to ensure compliance of such requirements including permit conditions, waste characterization, waste classification, container requirements, segregation requirements, storage limits, lab packing, bulking/blending, commingling, labeling, inventorying, shipping and receiving and TDG

- Ability to oversee and ensure waste manifests, bills of lading, load sheets, labels and recycle dockets are properly completed and submitted as required

- Ability to supervise staff, delegate tasks, monitor staff performance and recommend strategies to address performance concerns/issues when required

- Ability to assist manager in formulating and executing career growth plans for staff, including both short term objectives and long-term goals

- Strong work ethic and willingness to persevere through difficult conditions

- Fit-for-Work each day

- Good computer skills with ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Windows

- Experience in basic accounting practices will be considered an asset

- Ability to communicate effectively and express thoughts and ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner in both individual and group situations

- Ability to maintain relationships with all levels of the organization

- Strong time management skills and ability to be work effectively under pressure, meeting deadlines and managing changing priorities

- Excellent organizational skills along with attention to detail

- Ability to work well in a team environment or independently as required

- Open and honest with team members and clients as it relates to all aspects of work

- Ability to multi-task, assess situations and prioritize tasks accordingly

- Must have experience in running yellow iron such as excavators and loaders

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

This role may require a combination of office-based, remote, and on-site work depending on business needs. Employees should be prepared for:

- Extended periods of sitting, standing, or computer use

- Exposure to outdoor or industrial environments, including varying weather and terrain

- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by safety protocols

We’re committed to providing a safe, supportive work environment. Reasonable accommodations are available to support individuals of all abilities in performing the essential functions of their role.

Work Environment:

The position will be based at the KBL Soil Treatment Facility in Richmond, BC

What KBL offer’s the right candidate:

- Career opportunities – we are a growing company!

- Professional development – learn from the best in the industry!

- Competitive benefits package including all the basics plus Health Care Spending Account, Wellness Account and matching RRSP

- Managers who are held accountable for employee engagement

- Flexible working environment and hours

- Comfortable and modern workspace and amenities

- Competitive pay that matches your experience and qualifications