Operations Manager

Murphy Road Recycling; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 89,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K and Roth

Profit sharing/match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

PTO

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Telehealth services

Training and development

Job summary

Murphy Road Recycling is seeking an Operations Manager to lead daily operations at its transfer station or MRFF facilities, travel across Connecticut, and ensure safety and environmental compliance. Compensation includes a competitive package around $104,000 with strong benefits.

The role emphasizes supervising staff, optimizing processes, and coordinating with permitting and community relations to maintain efficient operations. A strong safety record and hands-on leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of heavy equipment operations and safety.
• Experience in waste recycling or industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Supervisory experience is required (1-3 years).
• Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains smooth facility operations including construction, permitting, and daily activities.
• Minimizes costs while maximizing productivity and safety compliance.
• Reduces truck turnaround times and tracks waste volume/weight.
• Leads hiring, coaching, training, and performance reviews.
• Oversees budgeting and participates in corporate programs.

Skills

Heavy equipment

Collaborative leader

Problem-solving

Health, safety, environmental regs

MS Office

PC Scale

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

PC Scale

Job description

Operations Manager

Murphy Road Recycling

Position Summary

The Operations Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations of a transfer station or material recovery facility, focusing on environmental safety and operational excellence. It requires a driven, problem-solving individual who is hardworking and willing to travel throughout Connecticut.

Compensation: $104,000

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accident and Critical Illness insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), 401 (k) and Roth

Benefits for choosing Murphy Road Recycling

• 401 (K), Roth, and Profit Sharing/Match Plans.
• Competitive Salaries.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• FSA Eligibility.
• Telehealth and Mental Health support.
• Life insurance options include a 100% employer-funded option.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Training and development opportunities with a growing, family-owned company.

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 tasks 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.
• Meets all financial review dates and corporate-directed programs in a timely fashion.
• Oversees personnel of the department, including selecting, coaching, and training employees, and evaluating employee performance.
• Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
• Assists 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 presentations as needed in a position and professional manner.
• Takes an active role in the improvement of safety and health in the workplace
• Updates and submits revised reports promptly.
• Maintains reasonable, regular, punctual attendance consistent with Company policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and 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- and results-oriented.
• 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.

Requirements/Preferences

• High School diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• 4-6 years of experience in waste recycling or an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• 1-3 years of supervisory experience.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is highly preferred.
• Driver's license.
• Hands-on approach.
• Approach work with a focus on safety.
• Able to have tough conversations
• Ability to build relationships.

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.

Our Story

Murphy Road Recycling and its family of companies are proudly family-owned, built on a legacy that began in 1974 when Guy \"Sonny\" Antonacci and his wife, Mary Ann, founded Somers Sanitation with a single truck in Somers, Connecticut. Today, three generations of the Antonacci family lead a diverse and growing organization grounded in hard work, innovation, and a deep commitment to the communities they serve.

What started as a small local operation has expanded into a dynamic network of businesses across multiple industries. From leading waste hauling and recycling companies-USA Waste and Recycling, All American Waste, F&G Recycling, Murphy Road Recycling, and Future Generations Recycling-to destination experiences like Sonny's Place and GreatHorse, the family's entrepreneurial vision continues to evolve.

Sonny's Place was created to bring families together through fun and entertainment, while GreatHorse and The Starting Gate offer a refined, yet welcoming experience rooted in luxury and hospitality. The family's dedication to excellence also extends to Lindy Farms, a premier Standardbred and Thoroughbred breeding and training facility in Somers, Connecticut, focused on developing elite racehorses.

Across every venture, the Antonacci family remains committed to delivering exceptional experiences while staying true to the values that started it all-family, innovation, and community impact.

Join a team that is dedicated to carrying these principles forward across a dynamic and growing family of businesses.

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.