Operations Manager Transfer Station

WIN Waste Innovations•Milford, CT

21d

About The Position

WIN Waste Innovations is seeking an Operations Manager to lead one of the Company's Operating Units, with full profit-and-loss responsibility for all facets of the operation. In a matrix management environment, the role manages an infrastructure team of division-level managers across Operations, Maintenance, Sales, and Finance. The Operations Manager executes a local market strategy aligned with the Company's operating and marketing plans, and implements tactical initiatives to advance functional excellence and achieve budget goals. The role oversees matters related to collection and/or post-collections operations, which may include transfer stations, rail, landfills, recycling centers, and complexes. The Operations Manager represents the Company to customers, vendors, municipal customers, and other external stakeholders; oversees safety and accident-prevention programs; ensures operations comply with applicable standards; and leads change initiatives that introduce and sustain processes supporting the Company's growth and durability. Travel by air, car, and/or other transportation may be required up to 30% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Engineering, or Business.
Demonstrated business acumen, strategic thinking, and ability to execute formulated strategies.
Ability to lead large-scale change initiatives.
Ability to direct a large staff of functional experts in executing corporate strategy.
Ability to build strong teams, select candidates, and coach and develop talent.
Process-oriented and results-oriented approach to setting and pursuing aggressive goals, with commitment to organizational success and ability to marshal resources toward objectives.
Demonstrated and promoted ethical behavior.
Ability to manage an extended span of control across multiple sites and/or Transfer Stations.
Previous experience in the environmental services industry.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.

Responsibilities

Implement and execute plans aligned with the Company's strategic operating plan, championing strategic and tactical initiatives within the Operating Unit, including safety, customer experience, efficiency, and profitability.
Work with the Market Manager on sales efforts to achieve growth objectives, exceed customer experience expectations, and optimize profitability.
Oversee safety and accident-prevention programs, take reasonable actions to prevent accidents and injuries, and ensure a safe and productive work environment.
Lead operations to ensure compliance with environmental, operating, regulatory, safety, accounting, and ethics standards.
Manage performance and talent development.
Build and maintain effective relationships with government, community, and environmental groups.
Travel by air, car, and/or other modes of transportation up to 30% of the time, as required.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.
Maintain a positive work environment through constructive conduct and communication with customers, clients, vendors, coworkers, and management.