Profession waste management supervisor

Waste management supervisors coordinate waste collection, recycling, and disposal facilities. They supervise waste management operations, ensuring compliance with environmental standards, and oversee staff. They aid in the development of waste management methods, aiming for increased waste reduction, and aid in the prevention of violations of waste treatment legislation.

Personality Type

• Enterprising / Realistic

Knowledge

• Health, safety and hygiene legislation

  The set of health, safety and hygiene standards and items of legislation applicable in a specific sector.

• Waste management

  The methods, materials and regulations used to collect, transport, treat and dispose of waste. This includes recycling and monitoring of waste disposal.

Skills

• Manage recycling program budget

  Manage the annual recycling program and respective budget of an organisation.

• Perform planning

  Manage one's time schedule and resources in order to finish tasks in a timely manner.

• Establish waste collection routes

  Establish and outline the routes which would ensure efficient and fast waste collection in the designated area.

• Ensure compliance with waste legislative regulations

  Implement and monitor company procedures for the collection, transport and disposal of waste, in compliance with all regulations and legal requirements.

• Supervise staff

  Oversee the selection, training, performance and motivation of staff.

• Supervise work

  Direct and supervise the day-to-day activities of subordinate personnel.

• Ensure compliance with policies

  Ensure compliance with legislation and company procedures in respect of health and safety in the workplace and public areas. Ensure awareness and compliance with all company policies in relation to health and safety and equal opportunities in the workplace.

• Design plant waste procedures

  Participate in mine tailings and waste dump design and management, as per geotechnical, operational and statutory requirements.

• Manage staff

  Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet the company objectives. Monitor and measure how an employee undertakes their responsibilities and how well these activities are executed. Identify areas for improvement and make suggestions to achieve this. Lead a group of people to help them achieve goals and maintain an effective working relationship among staff.

• Supervise waste disposal

  Supervise disposal of biological waste and chemical waste according to regulations.

• Supervise worker safety

  Ensure safety of site personnel; supervise correct use of protective equipment and clothing; understand and implement safety procedures.

• Liaise with managers

  Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB