Operations Manager

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

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually

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:

• 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

Listen Up, Be Inquisitive & Keep an Open Mind