Operations Area Manager

Reworld Waste•West Wareham, MA

About The Position

Reporting to the East Regional COO, the Regional Area Manager is accountable for the safe, efficient, and profitable operation of multiple facilities within the East Region. This role has full responsibility for P&L ownership across assigned facilities and provides leadership and coordination among facility teams, commercial partners, and functional support groups. The Regional Area Manager fosters a high-performance culture, ensures regulatory compliance, optimizes operating and capital expenditures, and drives operational excellence through data-driven decision making. This leader oversees facilities including Thermal Mechanical Treatment Facilities (TTF), Material Processing Facilities (MPF), and Transfer Stations (TS), ensuring operations meet customer needs while maximizing asset performance and company profitability.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of progressive operations management experience
At least 5 years of supervisory and people leadership experience
Demonstrated experience leading multiple operational sites and O&M execution
Proven track record of safety leadership and P&L ownership
Experience building and leading high-performance teams in complex, large-scale operations
End-to-end operational knowledge across waste handling, material processing, water treatment, boiler and turbine operations, metals recovery, ash handling, and auxiliary systems
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
Lean or continuous improvement certification preferred
Strong business and financial acumen with demonstrated P&L impact
Ability to drive a strong culture of process safety, worker safety, and environmental compliance
Understanding of power market dynamics and plant operations preferred
Experience engaging with federal, state, and local regulators, permitting agencies, and community stakeholders preferred

Nice To Haves

advanced degree preferred
Lean or continuous improvement certification preferred
Understanding of power market dynamics and plant operations preferred
Experience engaging with federal, state, and local regulators, permitting agencies, and community stakeholders preferred

Responsibilities

Establish safety as the core value and operational priority, driving Operational Excellence and asset availability across the region
Provide visible, hands-on leadership in safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance
Lead implementation of safety, health, and environmental programs, policies, and procedures
Measure and monitor performance through audits and KPI tracking
Lead Root Cause Analysis and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) initiatives and ensure timely execution across all assigned facilities
Ensure consistent, integrated operations and maintenance standards through planning, communication, and process sharing
Partner with Commercial and S&OP teams to support regional growth initiatives
Deliver P&L results aligned to budget and growth plans through detailed planning around waste mix, routing, and proforma execution
Drive facility production, equipment availability, and operational reliability
Identify operating deficiencies and coordinate corporate and field support to implement corrective actions
Coach WTE and MPF facility leaders on safety performance, P&L management, and execution of planned and unplanned events
Collaborate closely with regional maintenance and engineering leaders to optimize asset performance
Assess talent across facilities, develop succession plans, and ensure leadership bench strength
Actively develop and prepare leaders for future Operations leadership roles
Promote community engagement that reinforces Reworld’s value proposition in the marketplace
Coordinate corporate functional support to ensure effective integration, cost control, and organic growth
Lead change management for operational transformation initiatives, including the adoption of new tools, processes, and systems
Ensure accurate, standardized reporting of production, operating statistics, labor costs, and operating expenses
Support asset performance assessments and document lessons learned to improve policies and programs
Serve as a champion for Lean Management and continuous improvement initiatives
Identify process improvement opportunities using Problem Solving Reports (PSRs) and benchmarking
Partner with Engineering and PMO on capital planning, budgeting, forecasting, and facility master planning
Ensure compliance with the Technical Standards Program, including outage planning, execution oversight, and cost control practices