Operations Manager - Bulk & Liquid Soils

Recycle City; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Recycle City is seeking an Operations Manager – Bulk & Liquid for a full-time role in Hamilton, ON. You will oversee daily operations for bulk and liquid waste services, coordinating scheduling, routing, and dispatching staff and vehicles to ensure safe, timely collection and processing.

You will supervise frontline teams, uphold health, safety, and environmental standards, and work with customer service and sales to improve workflows and reduce costs for commercial and residential clients.

Qualifications

• Experience in operations management within bulk and liquid waste services.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations for waste handling.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations for bulk and liquid waste services.
• Schedule, route, and dispatch staff and vehicles for timely collection and processing.
• Monitor performance and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with customer service and sales to optimize workflows and costs.

Skills

Operations management

Logistics scheduling

Staff supervision

Health & safety

Data reporting

Education

Post-secondary education in related field

Tools

Operational software

Scheduling tools

Excel

Job description

Recycle City is a comprehensive waste management and recycling company serving businesses and homeowners across Southern Ontario. For over a decade, the organization has been known for its forward-thinking, eco-friendly solutions and tailored strategies delivered with speed and efficiency. Services range from public waste and recycling drop-off in Hamilton to commercial waste and recycling programs, bin rentals, and specialized material recovery. Recycle City supports diverse industries with cardboard, paper, and plastic recycling, secure product destruction, and construction waste processing. Proudly local and independently owned, the company is Hamilton’s trusted partner for smarter, greener sustainability-focused waste solutions.

What is the Role?

The Operations Manager – Bulk & Liquid is a full-time role based in Hamilton, ON. This role oversees day-to-day operations for bulk and liquid waste services, including scheduling, routing, and dispatching staff and vehicles to ensure safe, timely collection and processing. The Operations Manager monitors operational performance, coordinates with customer service and sales teams, and supports the development of efficient, cost-effective workflows for bulk and liquid materials. Responsibilities include supervising frontline team members, enforcing health, safety, and environmental regulations, and maintaining compliance with all applicable industry standards. The role also involves monitoring inventory and equipment, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and contributing to the delivery of high-quality service for commercial and residential clients.

Qualifications

• Operations management skills in logistics, routing, and resource planning for bulk and liquid waste services.
• Experience supervising teams, including staff scheduling, performance management, and frontline coaching.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations related to waste handling, transport, and disposal.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills for working with internal teams, vendors, and customers.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities for process improvement, cost control, and operational efficiency.
• Proficiency with operational software, scheduling tools, and basic data reporting (e.g., Excel or similar).
• Previous experience in waste management, recycling, transportation, or related industrial operations is an asset.
• Post-secondary education in operations management, logistics, environmental studies, business, or a related field is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to visit local sites and facilities as needed.

What Recycle City Can Offer

• Base salary range of $75k - $150k annually