Operations Manager

Quincy Recycle; New Haven (IN); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

401K & profit sharing

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Quincy Recycle in New Haven, IN is seeking an Operations Manager to lead daily plant operations and drive safety, efficiency, and profitability. You will manage labor, scheduling, maintenance, and freight, while aligning with finance and procurement to achieve company goals.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in warehouse/manufacturing leadership, a bachelor’s degree, and experience with LMS or operational software, with a strong drive for continuous improvement and a culture of teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• 5+ years in warehouse, manufacturing, or industrial roles.
• Proven cross-functional leadership.
• Experience with LMS or similar software.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsabilités

• Lead daily plant operations and workforce planning to meet production goals.
• Oversee safety, housekeeping, maintenance in partnership with EHS and facilities.
• Manage plant financials including gross margin, costs, inventory.
• Oversee inbound and outbound freight for cost efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement across plant functions.
• Coordinate maintenance and capital projects.
• Collaborate with finance, procurement, sales, marketing, and operations.
• Conduct performance evaluations and compensation reviews.
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and customer service excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree

Outils

LMS

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Operations Manager – Quincy Recycle – New Haven, IN.

$80,000-$120,000 per year | Salary | Full - Time

Be a part of the fastest-growing waste and recycling company in the country. Quincy Recycle provides a huge value to our manufacturing partners across all industries. We have a positive and fun team that works and plays hard with a family-like culture.

About Us:

Quincy Recycle is in the business of solving waste stream problems for manufacturers. We handle paper, plastic, and metal recyclables and help our clients build sustainable waste-reduction processes within their businesses. We are also a major supplier and buyer of Gaylord boxes. With in-house logistics, equipment distribution, and food waste processing, we are a one-stop shop in helping our partners maximize their financial and sustainability goals.

We have multiple locations across the Midwest and a growing network of affiliates that are uniquely positioned to help clients of all sizes, from coast to coast and beyond.

Our facility is located in New Haven, IN. but we serve customers across the nation.

What’s In It For You

• Challenging & Rewarding Career Opportunity
• Professional YET Casual and Fun Working Environment with Highly Engaged Teammates
• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Health/Wellness Benefits and Programs
• 401K & Profit Sharing Plans
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a safe work environment by ensuring full compliance with all safety regulations, housekeeping standards, maintenance initiatives, and company policies in partnership with EHS and Facilities Operations & Support teams
• Lead daily plant operations and workforce planning to achieve production goals through effective labor allocation, scheduling, overtime management, and team leadership
• Manage plant financial performance, including gross margin analysis, cost controls, inventory management, productivity metrics, and time study calculations
• Oversee inbound and outbound freight operations to optimize transportation efficiency and reduce cost per ton
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, operational efficiencies, and process improvements across all plant functions
• Lead maintenance operations and coordinate weekly maintenance meetings to minimize downtime and maximize equipment reliability
• Oversee project management efforts, including facility upgrades, operational improvements, and capital-related initiatives
• Manage and maintain key operational systems, including KPA and Stampli PO systems
• Conduct performance evaluations and administer annual compensation reviews aligned with company and employee performance
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, procurement, sales, marketing, and operations teams to drive alignment, profitability, and business growth
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and customer service excellence throughout the operation
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Success Metrics

• Successful candidates are comfortable adapting their schedule to support team leadership, production flow, and operational priorities.
• Maintain zero lost-time incidents while minimizing workplace injuries and safety risks
• Achieve improved gross margin performance and measurable cost efficiencies
• Reduce inbound and outbound freight costs per ton through operational optimization
• Maintain controlled labor hours and minimize unnecessary overtime
• Deliver high employee engagement, accountability, and performance alignment
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships that positively impact operational and financial performance
• Ensure plant housekeeping, maintenance, and compliance standards consistently meet or exceed expectations
• Minimize operational downtime through proactive maintenance leadership and planning
• Establish industry-leading customer service performance that supports long-term business growth

Position Requirements

• 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

Keys to Success: Successful people in this role have strong communication skills, are quick learners, have an eye for detail, paired with a technical/analytical focus. Successful candidates in this role will develop into valued technical experts, who, recognized and supported by management and a stable work environment, can deliver quality work on a consistent basis. Precise consistent work output is essential, requiring patience and a willingness to handle and complete tasks on time. Consistent, error-free work based on defined regulations and standards are key measures of job performance success.

Our Core Values

• Alive & Well
• Be Courageous & Try It
• Listen Up, Be Inquisitive & Keep an Open Mind
• One Team, One Dream, One Family
• Create Innovative Solutions
• Act With Integrity
• Commit, Be Tenacious, & Compete to Win