Operations Manager: Safety, Quality & Growth

Lakeshore Recycling Systems; Atkinson (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeshore Recycling Systems in Illinois seeks an Operations Manager who leads day-to-day operations, improves safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance, and builds talent across units. This role requires cross-functional collaboration and the ability to manage budgets and forecasts.

You will supervise drivers, dispatchers, and support staff, enforce safety programs, drive continuous improvement, and report on metrics.

Qualifications

• Ability to multi-task across several priorities and teams.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter with high accountability and initiative.
• Attention to detail in safety, quality, and costs.
• Willingness to learn and apply all safety procedures.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to safety policies and standards.
• Promote a positive safety culture and lead by example.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety rules and regulations.
• Implement and manage safety initiatives and up-to-date processes.
• Drive financial performance via budgets and monthly forecasting.
• Review costs and ensure accuracy; participate in cost reviews.
• Develop goals and actions; track performance and drive improvements.
• Work cross-functionally to drive customer satisfaction and quality.
• Supervise drivers, dispatchers, and support staff; provide feedback.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Lakeshore Recycling Systems in Illinois seeks an Operations Manager who leads day-to-day operations, improves safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance, and builds talent across units. This role requires cross-functional collaboration and the ability to manage budgets and forecasts.

You will supervise drivers, dispatchers, and support staff, enforce safety programs, drive continuous improvement, and report on metrics.