Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) Supervisor

Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) Supervisor

The City of Oxnard's Public Works Department, Environmental Resources Division, is seeking a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) Supervisor to oversee daily operations at the City's MRF, Buyback Center, Antifreeze, Batteries, Oil and Paint (ABOP) facility, and related post-collection recycling activities. The ideal candidate will have strong operational, safety, leadership, and regulatory compliance experience within a recycling, solid waste, or industrial processing environment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Supervise and coordinate the daily operations of the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), including recycling processing activities, equipment operations, dispatch coordination, temporary staffing, sorting functions, and related post-collection operations.
• Lead, direct, and support a team of equipment operators, sorters, dispatch staff, temporary workers, and other operational personnel to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant facility operations.
• Partner with the MRF Manager to implement operational strategies, performance initiatives, and process improvements that support operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and budget objectives.
• Monitor facility operations to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local safety, environmental, recycling, and operational regulations, including CalRecycle requirements and other applicable regulatory standards.
• Promote and maintain a strong culture of safety by implementing and enforcing accident prevention programs, identifying and correcting unsafe conditions, conducting safety meetings, and ensuring compliance with all applicable safety standards and procedures.
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel and vendors to ensure facility equipment, rolling stock, conveyors, balers, and processing systems remain operational, properly maintained, and compliant with safety standards.
• Respond to and resolve operational issues, including equipment failures, staffing shortages, contamination concerns, service interruptions, and schedule adjustments, while maintaining effective communication with staff, management, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor productivity, staffing levels, throughput, contamination-reduction efforts, and operational performance metrics to ensure that facility goals and service standards are achieved.
• Assist with employee training, coaching, performance management, and workforce development efforts; support employee growth and succession planning within the Division.
• Prepare and maintain operational records, reports, inspections, incident documentation, and other administrative records related to facility operations and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in emergency response activities, special projects, operational planning, and other division initiatives as assigned.

PAYROLL/CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Maintenance Crew Supervisor SUPERVISION EXERCISED/SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Incumbents supervise paraprofessional and support staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline and termination procedures. Receives general supervision on routine items which are performed according to established standards and procedures and receives specific work instruction regarding non-routine matters and deadlines. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This classification is distinguished from the Maintenance Specialist, Senior in that it provides direct supervision of assigned crews, staff and/or first-level supervisors. WORK SCHEDULE: May vary based on service demands, staffing levels, emergencies, special events, and departmental assignments. The schedule will be determined at the City's discretion based on the Division's operational needs. This position requires working on Saturdays as part of the regular work schedule. This position may also be required to work evenings, holidays, and additional hours as necessary. Work is performed in both office and field environments. The City does not offer hybrid or remote work.