Operations Leader — Manufacturing & Sustainability Excellence

Quincy Recycle Paper Inc; New Haven (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Wellness benefits

401K & Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Quincy Recycle in New Haven, IN is seeking an Operations Manager to lead plant operations, drive safety, and optimize performance. This role demands strategic leadership with a focus on production efficiency and financial stewardship.

The successful candidate will oversee freight, maintenance, and cross-functional collaboration to improve margins and service levels, while guiding a fast-growing waste and recycling operation across the Midwest.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of warehouse, manufacturing, or industrial experience.
• Proven leadership with a cross-functional team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with LMS or other operational software systems.
• Some limited travel required.

Responsibilities

• Champion a safe work environment by ensuring compliance with safety regulations and policies.
• Lead daily plant operations and workforce planning to achieve production goals.
• Manage plant financial performance, including gross margin analysis, cost controls, inventory management, and productivity metrics.
• Oversee inbound and outbound freight operations to optimize transportation costs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across all plant functions.
• Lead maintenance operations and coordinate weekly maintenance meetings to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, procurement, sales, marketing, and operations teams.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Labor planning

Operations management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Tools

MS Office

LMS

Job description

Quincy Recycle in New Haven, IN is seeking an Operations Manager to lead plant operations, drive safety, and optimize performance. This role demands strategic leadership with a focus on production efficiency and financial stewardship.

The successful candidate will oversee freight, maintenance, and cross-functional collaboration to improve margins and service levels, while guiding a fast-growing waste and recycling operation across the Midwest.