Senior Operations Manager, Waste-to-Energy Plant

Reworld Waste; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 114,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits (start day 1)

Wellness program

401k match up to 7%

Paid time off (Vacation & Holidays)

Paid parental leave

Disability benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Reworld West Palm Beach is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the Thermomechanical Treatment Facility and drive safe, cost-effective operations. Reporting to the Facility Manager, you will oversee supervisors and technicians, align with strategic goals, and model Reworld Values.

You will champion environmental, health, and safety leadership, optimize boiler and turbine performance, and implement KPI-driven improvement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechanical or Chemical preferred.
• 10+ years of plant operations supervisory/managerial experience.
• Experience in power plant operations or high-pressure boiler environments.
• Demonstrated leadership with diverse teams and contractors.
• Strong communication with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Set expectations, hold people accountable and model Reworld Values to ensure a safe, inclusive workplace.
• Provide environmental, health, and safety leadership to prevent accidents and environmental harm.
• Lead boiler and turbine performance optimization and operational KPI development.
• Translate business strategy into actionable operations and improvement plans.
• Develop resource plans and manage employee relations and engagement.
• Champion Six Sigma/Lean methodologies for continuous improvement.
• Coach and develop personnel to grow capabilities and performance.
• Drive cultural change and operational discipline across the department.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team building

Safety management

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

People leadership

Change management

Operational planning

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechanical or Chemical preferred

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Reworld West Palm Beach is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the Thermomechanical Treatment Facility and drive safe, cost-effective operations. Reporting to the Facility Manager, you will oversee supervisors and technicians, align with strategic goals, and model Reworld Values.

You will champion environmental, health, and safety leadership, optimize boiler and turbine performance, and implement KPI-driven improvement plans.