Operations Manager

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Operation Management

• Maintain operational efficiencies by updating equipment, procedures, networking with industry associates, and training and scheduling to keep current with new industry trends and technology.
• Operate the facility in a manner that maximizes recovery of recyclable materials from mixed solid waste in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
• Supervise Re:Source employees that include, operational supervisors, sorters, equipment operators, and scale house attendants, trucking and medical waste drivers, and maintenance personnel.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all operations and coordinate efforts with COO.
• Establish and monitor productions standards to measure and track operational efficiency.
• Work with HR Manager in hiring employees, including reference and background checks and interviewing.
• Conduct annual performance evaluations and recommens performance-based wage increases within the scope of the established pay scale to COO.
• Conduct coaching sessions with employees and perform disciplinary action as needed. Communicate employee concerns with COO.
• Ensure maximum productivity and establish productivity goals where needed; ensure adherence to operating standards; and manage labor hours and disposal expenses.
• Develop a best-in-class team and workplace culture and effectively manage performance and talent development.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with customers, markets, and the public and governmental agencies.
• Coordinate the shipping/receiving of materials and ensure that incoming materials and market specifications are met.
• Maintain accurate transfer payloads.
• Maintain open communication with contracted and 3rd party transfer companies.

Reporting

• Oversee inbound and outbound reports are completed.
• Review workload and schedule employees to cover all operations, vacation and sick leave relief, and after-hours and weekend work when necessary.
• Assist COO and CFO in development of annual reports, budgets and other programs.

Compliance & Audit

• Implement, oversee and maintain safety and training programs to meet all Company and regulatory requirements.
• Must ensure the facility meets or exceeds all safety requirements. Responsible for holding monthly safety committee meeting and compliance with all OSHA/DEQ programs and safety requirements.
• Administer equipment training programs and maintain equipment certifications.
• Manage staff, including hiring, training, coaching, performance management; develop supervisory goals and objectives; and effective resolution of safety issues and claims.
• Oversee effective safety and accident prevention programs to ensure all reasonable actions are taken to prevent accidents and injuries; ensure a safe and productive work environment for all employees; implement and maintain an effective loss-control and safety program.
• Manage facility operations in strict compliance with all contracts, agreements and local state and federal regulatory and permit requirements.

Support & Leadership

• Provide direction and act as a resource to accounting and general administrative staff to ensure complete, accurate, and timely work.
• Respond to information requests from the CFO and COO, providing financial insights and support as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

Working Conditions/Environment

• Occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions.

These specifications should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job function. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in these specifications.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.