Chief Operations Executive — Global Waste Solutions

Lincoln Waste Solutions, LLC

Windsor (CT)

On-site

USD 240,000 - 270,000

Full time

22 hours ago
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Health benefits
401(k) matching
Learning & growth opportunities
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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.

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