Operations Manager - Senior Lead Operations Manager

Maryland Environmental Service • Derwood, MD

5d • $70,194 - $128,481 • Onsite

About The Position

Maryland Environmental Service is hiring an Operations Manager, Senior Operations Manager, Lead Operations Manager, or Senior Lead Operations Manager for the Montgomery County Material Recycling Facility in Derwood, Maryland. The position provides operational oversight for the facility and related projects, including on-site management of staff who supervise employees, procurement, budget development and oversight, facility and equipment operations and maintenance, production management, heavy equipment, and safety and environmental compliance. The role serves as the liaison between the site and MES Headquarters. The position remains open until filled. Any employment offer is contingent on successfully completing required pre-employment screens, including a full background check, drug and alcohol screening, and a position-appropriate physical.

Requirements

• Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a GED.
• Operations Manager: 5 years of applicable experience and 2 years of supervisory experience in field operations, recycling, solid waste, or construction activities, directly or indirectly; alternatively, 8 years of progressively responsible experience operating multiple types of heavy equipment or working in applicable field operations, including a lead role in field operations, recycling/solid waste, or construction activities.
• Senior Operations Manager: 7 years of applicable experience and 4 years of supervisory experience in field operations, recycling, solid waste, or construction activities, directly or indirectly; alternatively, 10 years of progressively responsible experience operating multiple types of heavy equipment or working in applicable field operations, including a lead role in field operations, recycling/solid waste, or construction activities.
• Lead Operations Manager: 7 years of applicable experience and 4 years of supervisory experience in field operations, recycling, solid waste, or construction activities, directly or indirectly; alternatively, 12 years of progressively responsible experience operating multiple types of heavy equipment or working in applicable field operations, including a lead role in field operations, recycling/solid waste, or construction activities.
• Senior Lead Operations Manager: 11 years of applicable experience and 8 years of supervisory experience, directly or indirectly.
• For the listed experience requirements, an accredited vocational school majoring in a related field may substitute for up to 2 years of experience, or an applicable college degree may substitute for 3 years of experience.
• A valid driver's license with fewer than 5 points is required for all position levels.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; MES does not participate in programs requiring work-visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational oversight for the Material Recycling Facility and related projects.
• Manage on-site staff who supervise employees.
• Oversee procurement and budget development and management.
• Oversee facility and equipment operations and maintenance.
• Manage production.
• Oversee heavy equipment operations.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance.
• Serve as the liaison between the site and MES Headquarters.

Benefits

• Health insurance with a choice of medical plan and prescription coverage, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance options.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) retirement savings program with an agency match.
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave.
• Eleven paid holidays per year.
• Tuition assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED