MRF Site Operations Manager: Safety, Efficiency & Growth

Interstate Waste Services; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstate Waste Services in Newark, NJ, seeks a Manager of Site Operations for the MRF to lead daily recycling operations, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and drive performance in a fast-paced industrial setting.

Reporting to the Director, you will manage diverse teams, coordinate with maintenance and transportation, develop action plans, monitor budgets, and implement process improvements to optimize material flows and equipment utilization while safeguarding people and the

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of work experience in transportation, logistics, or solid waste operations.
• Associate’s degree (accredited) or in lieu of degree, high school diploma or GED (accredited) and 3 years of relevant work experience

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily MRF operations including material intake, sorting, processing, and outbound shipments
• Participate in regular P&L reviews to ensure that production targets and budgets are met; develops and implements processes for optimal equipment utilization
• Lead continuous improvement projects to increase efficiency and productivity
• Collaborate with the maintenance department on maintenance schedules to ensure the site is running at optimum performance
• Responsible to ensure all necessary precautions to ensure safety and compliance with Company OSHA, and other standards and regulations
• Oversees personnel needs of the department including scheduling, overtime, coaching, training, and evaluating employee performance
• Works with functional groups to resolve employee relations and labor relations issues
• Must be able to work a changing shift schedule including episodic overnight and weekend shifts
• Coordinate with transportation teams for inbound and outbound material flows
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Manage facility permits, inspections, and regulatory reporting requirements
• Foster a positive work environment focused on safety and productivity

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Data-driven decisions

OSHA safety programs

Labor relations

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Associate’s degree

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Interstate Waste Services in Newark, NJ, seeks a Manager of Site Operations for the MRF to lead daily recycling operations, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and drive performance in a fast-paced industrial setting.

Reporting to the Director, you will manage diverse teams, coordinate with maintenance and transportation, develop action plans, monitor budgets, and implement process improvements to optimize material flows and equipment utilization while safeguarding people and the