Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• 5 to 7 year’s management experience.
• Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, Dust Control, and other related state and federal regulations.
• Must have demonstrated leadership, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to coach and develop subordinates.
• Able to use MS Office, Outlook, HMI, strong Computer skills and knowledge of ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for successful operation of transfer stations, ensuring sites are open and running safely and efficiently.
• Monitors site operations, safety and personnel.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Ensures all sites comply with all company, county and regulatory standards.
• Meets and works with all enforcement agencies (OSHA, CAL EPA, AQMD, etc).
• Responsible for training and developing of personnel.
• Ensures equipment is maintained, repaired timely and efficiently.
• Monitors tonnage inbound and tonnage outbound to ensure all sites are in compliance.
• Guide, coach, supervise and motivate employees; Communicate effectively and properly with subordinates, peers and superiors; Use Change Management techniques to overcome resistance to change. Able to replace/backfill managers on his/her team as needed.
• Monitor that the best material is being selected for processing.
• Develop and implement plans regarding capacity, materials, labor requirements and cost reduction.
• Play a significant role in long term planning including an initiative geared toward operations.
• Responsible for standardizing operations processes and preparing for/implementing processes and policies, working in close relationship with internal leaders within the company.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree preferred
• 5 years’ experience in a waste-recycling industry or industrial or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Class A / B License preferred.
• Solid Waste Association of North America certification preferred.
• Bilingual would be highly preferred.