Senior Director, Recycling Operations

Reliance One, Inc.; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance One is recruiting for a client in Ann Arbor, MI, for a General Manager who will oversee recycling and material-processing operations. The role requires leadership of multiple divisions, development of operational teams, and ensuring safety, quality, and financial performance.

Responsibilities include budgeting, reporting, and strategic planning with senior leadership, plus driving continuous improvement across facilities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of operational management experience overseeing multiple divisions in recycling, MRF, solid waste, or related industry.
• Experience with DOT and OSHA requirements, permits, licenses, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, develop, and motivate operational managers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize daily operations across recycling and material-processing facilities.
• Lead divisional managers while maintaining productivity, safety, quality, and performance standards.
• Develop and execute operational strategies with senior leadership.
• Monitor KPIs and operational metrics across divisions.
• Lead weekly operational meetings and provide coaching to management teams.
• Oversee supplier activity, commodities, and inbound/outbound shipments.

Skills

Operational leadership

People leadership

Budget management

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Operations

Job description

Reliance One is recruiting for a client in Ann Arbor, MI, for a General Manager who will oversee recycling and material-processing operations. The role requires leadership of multiple divisions, development of operational teams, and ensuring safety, quality, and financial performance.

Responsibilities include budgeting, reporting, and strategic planning with senior leadership, plus driving continuous improvement across facilities.