Operations Manager

Murphy Road Recycling; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-Oriented Environment

Excellent Benefits

Bonus Potential

Job summary

A leading waste solutions provider in Hartford seeks an Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of multiple transfer stations, ensuring environmental safety and operational excellence. The role demands strong leadership and a focus on minimizing costs while maximizing productivity. Candidates should have 4-6 years in waste recycling, supervisory experience, and ideally be bilingual (English/Spanish). This role offers a family-oriented environment with excellent benefits and bonus potential.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in waste recycling or industrial environment.
• 1-3 years of supervisory experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of multiple facilities.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance.
• Supervise and train full-time employees.

Skills

Knowledge of heavy equipment

Collaborative leadership

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations

Computer skills

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

PC Scale

Microsoft Office

Job description

Operations Manager

Murphy Road Recycling

Murphy Road Recycling LLC is dedicated to staying at the forefront of recycling and waste solutions. We are innovating every step of the way. From building the largest state‑of‑the‑art recycling facility in the country and powering our buildings with solar energy, we are committed to you, our communities, and the planet.

Our story started with a single truck. In 1974, founder Guy "Sonny" Antonacci and his wife, Mary Ann, started Somers Sanitation — named after our hometown of Somers, Connecticut. Today, three generations of family and a dedicated team of professionals are leading our companies into the future. While our fleet, facilities, services, and family have all grown, we take pride in continuing to operate our businesses based on the fundamental principle that has guided us since the beginning — to provide exceptional service and innovation to the communities and people we serve. Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward to remain at the forefront of sustainability.

Some see waste. We see possibilities.

Position Summary:

The Mult‑Site Manager is responsible for ensuring the highest standard of environmental safety and operational excellence by effectively managing the day‑to‑day operations of multiple transfer stations or material recovery facilities.

Your Role:

• Ensures smoother operation of the facilities: ongoing construction, permitting, and operations.
• Minimizes operational costs while maximizing productivity and maintaining safety and environmental compliance
• Continually works to reduce turnaround time for trucks in and out of the site.
• Accurately task waste volume and weight
• Acts as liaison as necessary for community relationships.
• Actively monitors ongoing permitting issues.
• Complies with and ensures adherence to safety standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
• Meeting all financial review dates and corporate‑directed programs in a timely fashion.
• Oversee personnel of the department, including selecting, coaching, and training employees, and evaluating employee performance.e
• Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
• Assist in the budget process as required.
• Ensures the cleanliness and maintenance of the physical property of the facilities through inspections and a preventative maintenance program with supervisors/employees.
• Conducts, contributes and/or attends periodic safety meetings to maintain favorable working relationships with employees and promote maximum morale, productivity and efficiency.
• Provides training and presentation as needed in a position and professional manner.
• Take an active role in the improvement of safety and health in the workplace.
• Update and submit revised reports promptly.
• Maintains reasonable, regular, punctual attendance consistent with Company policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family Medical Leave Act, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Adapts to changing duties, as required, based on business needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Direct supervision of full‑time employees at multiple sites, including transfer stations or materials recovery facilities.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints; and resolving problems.

Your Skills:

• Knowledge of heavy equipment
• Collaborative leader who is process andResults‑orientedd.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving, analytical, critical‑thinking, and decision‑making skills.
• Knowledge of health. Safety and environmental regulations
• Demonstrated computer skills: PC Scale, Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated effective communication (verbal and written) skills.

Hiring Requirements/Preferences:

• High School diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• 4‑6 years of experience in waste recycling or industrial or manufacturing environment
• 1‑3 years supervisory experience
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is highly preferred.
• Driver’s license

Desirable, although not essential, requirements

• Hands‑on approach
• Approach work with a focus on safety
• Able to have tough conversations.
• Ability to build relationships.

This Position Features:

• Family‑Oriented Environment
• Excellent Benefits and Bonus Potential
  • If applicable (non‑drivers)
    • This role is based on location, role type (hybrid, in‑person, remote), and days a week.

Physical Demands:

Listed below are key points regarding the job’s environmental demands and work environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) for most of the workday.
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more or less than 40 pounds.
• Clarity of vision
• The normal setting for this job is an office setting.
• Local travel

Murphy Road Recycling, LLC

EEO Statement: The Company is committed to and supports equal employment opportunity and affirmative action to all employees and applicants. Equal employment opportunity means equal treatment of employees and applicants without regard to the following legally‑protected characteristics: race, color, religion, creed, sex (gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), veteran status, physical or mental disability status or any other legally‑protected status.