Material Recovery Facility Operations Manager

Coastal Waste & Recycling Inc•Fort Myers, FL

About The Position

Coastal Waste & Recycling is seeking an Operations Manager to join our team in Fort Myers! This is a great entry level opportunity to join a growing company and team! About Us: Coastal Waste & Recycling is a growing privately owned, locally operated solid waste disposal and recycling company headquartered out of Boca Raton, Florida serving communities across Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina (and more to come)! At Coastal Waste & Recycling, our company culture is based on integrity. We do the right things for our employees, customers, community, and environment. Because we are focused on doing the right things, accountability, safety, environmental stewardship, and customer service are organic to our culture. The Operations Manager – Material Recovery Facility (MRF) is responsible for overseeing the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the recycling facility. This role leads day-to-day plant operations, supervises front-line leaders and hourly staff, and ensures the facility meets production, quality, safety, and environmental standards. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who understands recycling operations, material flow, and equipment performance — and knows how to lead people in a fast-paced, industrial environment.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in recycling, waste management, manufacturing, or industrial plant operations
2+ years of experience managing supervisors and hourly teams
Strong understanding of MRF operations, production flow, and equipment performance
Proven track record of driving safety, quality, and operational efficiency
Ability to lead in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment
Comfortable using basic technology for reporting, scheduling, and communication

Nice To Haves

Experience with conveyors, screens, balers, and sorting systems is a strong plus

Responsibilities

Oversee daily MRF operations, including material processing, sorting, baling, shipping, and residue management
Lead, coach, and hold supervisors and plant employees accountable for safety, attendance, productivity, and quality
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company safety and environmental standards
Monitor production metrics such as throughput, recovery rates, contamination levels, downtime, and labor efficiency
Partner closely with Maintenance to ensure equipment uptime, preventive maintenance, and quick response to breakdowns
Manage staffing levels, scheduling, and overtime to meet production goals
Support hiring, onboarding, training, and ongoing development of site employees
Address employee relations issues and foster a strong safety-first culture
Communicate operational performance, challenges, and improvement opportunities to Market and Corporate leadership