As a key member of GFL’s Columbus Refinery team, you will play a crucial role in providing leadership and oversight of the refinery process operations team. Reporting to the Refinery Manager, the Operations Supervisors focus on optimized refinery operations, with a focus on product quality, operations plan adherence, environmental compliance and reliability. Working with the broader refinery team and the process operations, the role has a strong emphasis on operational excellence that will strive on creating a culture focused on continuous improvement while aligning with good best practices. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast paced, and operations environment relied upon for the day-to-day and month-over-month effective planning, delegating, coordinating, staffing, organizing and decision making within the operations team and in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary refinery team.  <div><h2>Key Accountabilities</h2><ul><li>Ensure safe, reliable and cost-effective operations while meeting or exceeding federal, provincial, corporate and industry standards</li><li>Accountable for aligning Plant operations to meet Short-Range Operating Plan (SROP) Targets and Refinery KPI’s (e.g. Plant % Utilization, UMO, Intermediate and Product Inventory levels, maximizing yield, minimizing downtime, etc.), whilst meeting all required productions specifications</li><li>Lead day-to-day shift support to process operations team for plant/equipment troubleshooting and optimization.</li><li>Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and clean housekeeping environment</li><li>Manage operations personnel, including vacation, payroll, recruitment, development, scheduling, retention, and performance management</li><li>Responsible for ensuring effective shift-turnover and shift documentation</li><li>Accountable for the accuracy and timeliness of Process data and information for daily report, inventory and other data; as required (e.g. Prod Sheet, Cat change tracking)</li><li>Use technical expertise to assist process operations in the optimization of all units and equipment.</li><li>Identify and recommend improvements to processes and systems.</li><li>Key liaison with Yard and operations supervisors and maintenance supervisors for safe, reliable and collaborative operations</li><li>Collaborate with R&amp;M Supervisor to sustain the plant reliability centered maintenance program, which includes preventive and predictive systems, planning and scheduling activities, and long-term improvements</li><li>Act as operations expertise during development and review of engineering evaluations, turnarounds, projects and problem solving for the process operations (e.g. MOC’s, HAZOP, Ops Rep for Capital Projects, Risk Assessments, etc.)</li><li>Develop and maintain relevant standard operations procedures, manuals, training plans, and monitor for successful compliance</li><li>Develop and contribute to the capital works plan</li><li>Cultivate a respectful, collaborative, team-work environment with strong employee engagement and good morale</li></ul></div><h2></h2>Experience, Qualifications &amp; Education<ul><li>Minimum 8-10 years’ experience in a complex manufacturing environment, ideally a background in a petrochemical or refinery setting is preferred</li><li>STEM , or engineering discipline BS.</li><li>A strong understanding of oil distillation and / or hydrotreating</li><li>Demonstrated track record of supervisory/mentoring experience and technical and business skills</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills</li><li>Self-starter capable of independent action and decision making</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively under pressure</li><li>Previous experience with Excel is a bonus</li><li>Flexible to work extended hours (including off hours and weekends)</li><li>Ability to perform physical and labor-intensive task</li><li>Must be legally entitled to work in US </li></ul>#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 <a href="mailto:myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com">myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com</a>

GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation. Through a strategically located network of facilities across Canada the United States, GFL&rsquo;s dedicated, professional team of employees provides local service to more than 4 million households under municipal contracts and to more than 135,000 industrial, commercial and institutional customers. We offer an unparalleled commitment to customer service, reliability and efficiency and maintain an unwavering focus on safety and compliance with environmental and legislative requirements. At GFL, we believe that by providing accessible, cost-effective environmental solutions we will encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life.

Operations Supervisor

As a key member of GFL’s Columbus Refinery team, you will play a crucial role in providing leadership and oversight of the refinery process operations team. Reporting to the Refinery Manager, the Operations Supervisors focus on optimized refinery operations, with a focus on product quality, operations plan adherence, environmental compliance and reliability. Working with the broader refinery team and the process operations, the role has a strong emphasis on operational excellence that will strive on creating a culture focused on continuous improvement while aligning with good best practices. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast paced, and operations environment relied upon for the day-to-day and month-over-month effective planning, delegating, coordinating, staffing, organizing and decision making within the operations team and in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary refinery team. &nbsp;<div><h2>Key Accountabilities</h2><ul><li>Ensure safe, reliable and cost-effective operations while meeting or exceeding federal, provincial, corporate and industry standards</li><li>Accountable for aligning Plant operations to meet Short-Range Operating Plan (SROP) Targets and Refinery KPI’s (e.g. Plant % Utilization, UMO, Intermediate and Product Inventory levels, maximizing yield, minimizing downtime, etc.), whilst meeting all required productions specifications</li><li>Lead day-to-day shift support to process operations team for plant/equipment troubleshooting and optimization.</li><li>Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and clean housekeeping environment</li><li>Manage operations personnel, including vacation, payroll, recruitment, development, scheduling, retention, and performance management</li><li>Responsible for ensuring effective shift-turnover and shift documentation</li><li>Accountable for the accuracy and timeliness of Process data and information for daily report, inventory and other data; as required (e.g. Prod Sheet, Cat change tracking)</li><li>Use technical expertise to assist process operations in the optimization of all units and equipment.</li><li>Identify and recommend improvements to processes and systems.</li><li>Key liaison with Yard and operations supervisors and maintenance supervisors for safe, reliable and collaborative operations</li><li>Collaborate with R&amp;M Supervisor to sustain the plant reliability centered maintenance program, which includes preventive and predictive systems, planning and scheduling activities, and long-term improvements</li><li>Act as operations expertise during development and review of engineering evaluations, turnarounds, projects and problem solving for the process operations (e.g. MOC’s, HAZOP, Ops Rep for Capital Projects, Risk Assessments, etc.)</li><li>Develop and maintain relevant standard operations procedures, manuals, training plans, and monitor for successful compliance</li><li>Develop and contribute to the capital works plan</li><li>Cultivate a respectful, collaborative, team-work environment with strong employee engagement and good morale</li></ul></div><h2></h2>Experience, Qualifications &amp; Education<ul><li>Minimum 8-10 years’ experience in a complex manufacturing environment, ideally a background in a petrochemical or refinery setting is preferred</li><li>STEM , or engineering discipline BS.</li><li>A strong understanding of oil distillation and / or hydrotreating</li><li>Demonstrated track record of supervisory/mentoring experience and technical and business skills</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills</li><li>Self-starter capable of independent action and decision making</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively under pressure</li><li>Previous experience with Excel is a bonus</li><li>Flexible to work extended hours (including off hours and weekends)</li><li>Ability to perform physical and labor-intensive task</li><li>Must be legally entitled to work in US </li></ul>#GFLTalent &nbsp;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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com">myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com</a>

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