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MRF Operations Supervisor

Waste Connections

Albuquerque, NM

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Continuous Improvement, English Language, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, High School Diploma, Incident Response, Leadership, Manufacturing, Materials Management, Multilingual, Operational Support, Operations, Operations Management, People Management, Performance Analysis, Production Control, Production Support, Recycling, Safety Standards, Spanish Language, Team Player, Waste/Garbage/Recycle Collection
LOCATION
Albuquerque, NM
POSTED
17 days ago
Operations Supervisor – Material Recovery Facility (MRF)


Location: Albuquerque, NM


Reports To: Plant Manager


Waste Connections is seeking an Operations Supervisor for our BARCO Albuquerque Materials Recovery Facility. This role is suited for a hands-on leader ready to advance their career while supporting daily operations. Waste Connections is a leading, publicly traded provider of non-hazardous waste collection, transfer, disposal, and recycling services across the U.S. and Canada.


Competitive salary; bonus eligible


Why Join Waste Connections


• Significant opportunities for career advancement


• Strong, team‑oriented culture


• Stable, growing industry


Position Overview


The Operations Supervisor provides on‑site leadership at a high‑volume Materials Recovery Facility. Responsibilities include maintaining safe, efficient, and reliable production by overseeing personnel, equipment, and material flow.


Key Responsibilities


• Supervise hourly employees across assigned shifts


• Monitor equipment performance, material flow, and production quality


• Enforce safety standards and respond to incidents


• Manage staffing levels, break schedules, and rotation plans


• Support continuous improvement initiatives and minimize downtime


• Communicate shift performance and key issues to management


Qualifications


• High School Diploma or equivalent required


• 2+ years of experience in operations, manufacturing, recycling, or similar fields


• Previous supervisory or leadership experience


• Strong safety awareness and decision‑making ability


• Ability to work in a fast‑paced industrial environment


• Preferred: MRF or recycling facility experience; bilingual English/Spanish


• Preferred: 2+ years operating light to heavy equipment


Why This Role Matters


This position is essential to maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient operations at New Mexico’s largest MRF. The Supervisor directly supports production and helps strengthen a collaborative team environment.


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

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