Operations Supervisor – Material Recovery Facility (MRF)

Location: Eugene, OR
Reports To: District Manager

Salary: $80,000 annually + 10% cash bonus

Waste Connections is seeking an Operations Supervisor for our EcoSort Material Recovery Facility in Eugene, OR. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and is ready to take the next step in their operations career. Waste Connections is a leading, publicly traded provider of non-hazardous waste collection, transfer, disposal, and recycling services across the U.S. and Canada.

Why Join Waste Connections

• Significant opportunities for career advancement
• Strong, team-oriented culture that values safety and accountability
• Stable, growing company in an essential industry

Position Overview

The Operations Supervisor provides on-site leadership at a high-volume Material Recovery Facility. This role is responsible for maintaining safe, efficient, and reliable operations by overseeing employees, equipment, and material flow while supporting continuous improvement and production goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise hourly employees across assigned shifts
• Monitor equipment performance, material flow, and production quality
• Enforce safety standards, conduct safety observations, and respond to incidents
• Manage staffing levels, break schedules, and employee rotation plans
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce downtime
• Communicate shift performance, safety issues, and operational challenges to management
• Support training, coaching, and development of team members

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 2+ years of experience in operations, manufacturing, recycling, or a related field
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience
• Strong safety awareness and sound decision-making skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, industrial environment

Preferred:
• Experience in a Material Recovery Facility or recycling operation
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• 2+ years operating light to heavy equipment

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com. Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.