General Manager, Facility Operations

AMP • Portsmouth, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

AMP is applying AI-powered sortation at scale to modernize the world's recycling infrastructure and maximize the value in waste. AMP gives waste and recycling leaders the power to harness AI to reduce labor costs, increase resource recovery, and deliver more reliable operations. With hundreds of deployments across North America, Asia, and Europe, AMP’s technology offers a transformational solution to waste sortation and changes the fundamental economics of recycling. Headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, the Denver Post and BuiltIn Colorado have recognized AMP as one of the state's top workplaces. AMP has operations and career opportunities outside of Atlanta, Cleveland, Portsmouth, Virginia, and Europe. We’re fostering an environment where passionate individuals can grow and create impact. We seek unconventional thinkers to join our mission to enable a world without waste; at AMP, your contributions have meaning and can spur change. With backing from top-tier investors and national recognition including North American Cleantech Company of the Year, we’re always seeking ways to better our operations, raising the bar on innovation, and looking to collaborate and improve in what we do. Learn more at AMPSortation.com. AMP is hiring a General Manager, Facility Operations to report to the Chief Operating Officer in Portsmouth, VA. This leader will own the P&L and operational performance of multiple Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) across assigned regions, overseeing 24/7 operations and driving safety, efficiency, scalability, and continuous improvement. This role is ideal for a hands-on operator who thrives in complex, high-throughput industrial environments and enjoys building strong teams while scaling operations.

Requirements

• Proven change agent who can clearly communicate the “why,” build alignment, and lead teams through transformation
• Strong operator mindset with a bias for action, ownership, and continuous improvement
• Confident, direct communicator who advocates for what’s needed to get results
• Deep experience leading industrial, manufacturing, logistics, or processing facilities, ideally multi-site
• Strong grasp of P&L management, budgeting, staffing, and productivity optimization
• Ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives while maintaining operational focus
• Highly organized, able to juggle multiple priorities across regions
• Excellent planning and project execution skills
• Comfortable communicating with frontline teams through executive leadership
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at times.
• Must be able to travel frequently.

Responsibilities

• Own full P&L responsibility (revenue and expense) for multiple AMP recycling facilities, driving operational and financial performance
• Lead and develop a team of Plant Managers and hourly labor, fostering accountability, safety, and high performance
• Oversee 24/7 facility operations, ensuring reliability, uptime, and compliance with safety standards
• Design and implement best-practice operating systems, processes, and metrics to improve scalability and consistency
• Partner with Engineering and cross-functional teams to pilot and deploy new technologies, improving equipment, layouts, and throughput
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new facility launches, assuming operational ownership post-startup
• Develop and manage annual operating budgets, staffing plans, and productivity targets aligned to regional goals
• Identify and standardize best practices across facilities, driving excellence across regions
• Act as a mentor and coach, supporting the growth and development of leaders across the organization
• Partner with People and Safety teams to maintain a strong culture of safety, engagement, and operational discipline

Benefits

• Medical - The company covers between 77% to 100% of the premium for Cigna medical healthcare plans depending on the selection.
• Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Life Insurance: The company covers the cost of Basic Life / AD&D 1 x Salary, option to purchase additional through New York Life
• Benefits start the day you start
• HSA Eligible Health Plans, Company Monthly Contributions!
• 401(k) retirement plan (non-matching)
• FTO - Flexible Time Off
• 6 Accrued Sick Days
• Eight (8) paid holidays
• The candidate selected for this role will be recommended for a stock option grant commensurate with the position and the candidate’s qualifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed