Operations Manager - Waste & Recycling | Safety & Growth

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Mansfield (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Rumpke Waste & Recycling is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day waste and recycling collection operations within an assigned site or division in Mansfield, OH. You’ll lead front-line supervisors, drivers, and helpers to drive safety, service, cost, and employee engagement while meeting district targets.

You’ll collaborate with Maintenance, Dispatch, and Customer Service to ensure reliability, comply with DOT/FMCSA regulations, and promote continuous improvement across routes and

Qualifications

• 5–8 years in waste management, logistics, or transportation.
• Progressive leadership experience managing route managers or equivalent.
• Knowledge of safety regulations (DOT, OSHA).

Responsibilities

• Monitor performance metrics, including safety, customer service, cost, productivity, and overtime.
• Ensure compliance with safety, DOT, and environmental regulations.
• Analyze route performance metrics and implement corrective actions.
• Lead, coach, and develop front-line supervisors, drivers, and support staff to achieve district goals.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Dispatch, and Customer Service to ensure service reliability.
• Manage P&L performance for assigned operations and control operational expenses.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Safety compliance

Route optimization

P&L understanding

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School or better

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Rumpke Waste & Recycling is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day waste and recycling collection operations within an assigned site or division in Mansfield, OH. You’ll lead front-line supervisors, drivers, and helpers to drive safety, service, cost, and employee engagement while meeting district targets.

You’ll collaborate with Maintenance, Dispatch, and Customer Service to ensure reliability, comply with DOT/FMCSA regulations, and promote continuous improvement across routes and