E-Waste Facility Operations Leader

3R Technology Global; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

3R Technology Global is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to run our Janesville e-waste recycling facility. You will manage daily operations, logistics, and a team of technicians to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

You will develop SOPs, monitor KPIs and budgets, and collaborate with HR to plan staffing and workforce needs. This on-site role offers growth in a fast-expanding environmental technology company in the United States.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of operations management experience, ideally in e-waste, electronics recycling, or waste management.
• Proven experience managing teams in a production or facility environment.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and recycling compliance standards.
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Strong communication skills — able to liaise with staff, clients, and regulatory bodies.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the e-waste recycling facility, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance.
• Manage logistics end-to-end: inbound e-waste and SDA collection, processing workflows, and outbound materials.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of technicians, sorters, and operations staff.
• Develop and implement SOPs across all operational processes.
• Ensure compliance with EPA, OSHA, Wisconsin DNR regulations.
• Monitor facility KPIs, production output, and budgets.
• Coordinate with vendors, ITAD partners, manufacturers, retailers, clients, and 3PLs.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, capacity growth.
• Prepare operational reports and present findings to senior leadership.
• Oversee equipment maintenance schedules and ensure machinery stays operational.
• Collaborate with HR and the Office Manager on staffing and workforce planning.

Skills

Operations management

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Facilities

Work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

Tools

MS Office

Inventory software

Job description

3R Technology Global is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to run our Janesville e-waste recycling facility. You will manage daily operations, logistics, and a team of technicians to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

You will develop SOPs, monitor KPIs and budgets, and collaborate with HR to plan staffing and workforce needs. This on-site role offers growth in a fast-expanding environmental technology company in the United States.