Chief Operations Executive — Global Waste Solutions

Lincoln Waste Solutions, LLC; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 240,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Learning & growth opportunities

Collaborative, global environment

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Lincoln Waste Solutions, Windsor, CT, is seeking a seasoned Operations leader to design scalable, asset-light processes and drive KPI-based growth across the company's platform.

Reporting to the CEO, you will oversee vendor networks, multi-location teams, and data-driven performance, while aligning operations with sustainability goals and customer excellence.

A background in waste management or environmental services is preferred; travel 20-40% across sites.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive operational leadership, including senior VP or C-suite level.
• Experience leading operations in asset-light, platform, or managed services models.
• Proven management of distributed teams across multiple geographies.
• Experience managing complex partner networks with multi-region scope.
• Strong commercial acumen with ownership of multiple P&Ls above $100M.
• Ability to build and scale operational processes in a high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and continuously improve scalable operating processes for an asset-light, platform-driven business.
• Own the operational roadmap with KPIs and quarterly/annual plans.
• Lead cross-functional teams across Operations, Customer Success, Compliance, and Vendor Management.
• Oversee onboarding and performance of third-party haulers, recyclers, and processing partners.
• Partner with CTO to ensure dispatch, routing, and reporting platforms support workflows.
• Drive data-informed decision making and continuous improvement.
• Lead multi-location teams and travel 20-40% to sites.

Skills

Operational leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Vendor management

P&L ownership

Executive communication

Strategic planning

Education

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

SaaS platforms

Job description

Lincoln Waste Solutions, Windsor, CT, is seeking a seasoned Operations leader to design scalable, asset-light processes and drive KPI-based growth across the company's platform.

Reporting to the CEO, you will oversee vendor networks, multi-location teams, and data-driven performance, while aligning operations with sustainability goals and customer excellence.

A background in waste management or environmental services is preferred; travel 20-40% across sites.