Operations Manager

Covanta; Avon Lake (OH); On-site; USD 91,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

FSA/HSA

401(k) Matching

Life & AD&D Insurance

Parental Leave

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Reworld is seeking an Operations Manager for its Avon Lake, OH facility. You will oversee wastewater treatment, solid waste processing, and shredding, reporting to the Director of Operations. You will drive profitability, safety, and regulatory compliance while leading a high-performing team.

Join a team focused on sustainable materials management and continuous improvement to deliver efficient operations and client value. Strong leadership and regulatory knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Extensive leadership and team-building skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to analyze information and suggest improvements.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.
• Background in wastewater treatment, laboratory analysis, and regulatory requirements preferred.
• Knowledge of hazardous, non-hazardous, universal waste and solid waste transfer facility beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and promote an elite workplace quality, performance, appearance, and effectiveness.
• Set clear expectations; lead, coordinate, train, and direct plant employees on corporate initiatives.
• Coordinate operations phases including receiving/shipping, processing, and lab discharge compliance.
• Ensure preventative maintenance obligations are met and audit readiness of the facility.
• Coordinate with other locations to support sales, operations, and client needs.
• Work with authorities to ensure compliance and submit required reports.
• Analyze budgets, sales, and performance data to identify cost reductions and improvements.
• Mentor and guide facility growth and employee development.
• Pursue unidentified growth opportunities and develop feasible solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytics

Attention to detail

Time management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

All that we're missing is you.

About the role

The Operations Manager is responsible for all localized activities of the Avon Lake, OH Material Processing Facility including but not limited to wastewater treatment, solid waste processing, and shredding. Reporting directly to our Director of Operations, this role is accountable for the profitability and efficiency of all facility operations while maintaining a safe work site and complying with regulatory agencies and permits. Expected to provide strong leadership to employees within the facility driving profitable growth thru continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop maintain, and promote an elite workplace quality, performance, appearance, and effectiveness.
• Set clear expectations, lead, a coordinate, train, and direct plant employees on initiatives from Corporate and Divisional leaders.
• Coordinate and communicate all phases of operations including receiving and shipping loads, processing materials, and laboratory discharge compliance.
• Ensuring all preventative maintenance obligations are consistently met and ensure that the facility is audit ready.
• Coordinate with our other locations daily to provide support to our sales team, operations, and the needs of our clients.
• Work with local authorities and agencies to ensure compliance while completing and submitting required reports as needed.
• Analyze facility budget requests, sales, and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement while identifying areas in which cost reductions and program improvements can be made.
• Successfully manage employee performance while mentoring and guiding the overall growth of the facility.
• Assist in pursuing all unidentified facility growth opportunities and develop methods and solutions that make them feasible.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED required.Bachelors degree preferred.
• At least 5 years' experience supervising and leading high performing teams
• Extensive leadership and team building skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
• Ability to analyze information and suggest improvements.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and time management skills.
• Background in wastewater treatment, laboratory analysis, regulatory requirements is preferred.
• Some knowledge of hazardous, non-hazardous, universal waste, and solid waste transfer facility is beneficial.

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant’s experience or skills.

Pay Transparency

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld's reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future.

The pay range for the primary location of this position is: $91,200.00 - $121,400.00 USD per annum

Reworld provides an industry-leading benefits package that supports the whole person-and their families-through a balanced approach to mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Regular full-time employees based in the USA have access to comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage, FSA, HSA, short- and long-term disability benefits. Our 401(k) plan is industry-leading, with an up to 7% company match. Additional benefits include Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, EAP, paid parental leave, and educational assistance. For more information regarding these offerings, please visit the Reworld Careers Benefits Page. Reworld reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an AAP, and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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