What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Manager position at CLP Circular Services?
About Circular Services:
"Formerly known as Quantum Organics."
Circular Services is a leading developer and operator of circular economy infrastructure and services and the largest private recycling company in the U.S. with operations across the country. We help businesses and municipalities reduce and divert waste, lowering disposal costs and fueling local supply chains by ensuring materials are recovered, recycled, and reused
About the Role:
The Operations Manager is the senior on-site leader responsible for the safe, compliant, and financially disciplined operation of the anaerobic digestion plant and depackaging facility located in Southington, CT. This role oversees approximately 16 team members through direct reports, including the Superintendent and Depackaging Facility Manager, and serves as the critical link between frontline operations, leadership, compliance, and financial performance.
This individual must be equally effective in the control room, on the plant floor, and in performance reporting, setting clear expectations, holding teams accountable, and making timely, data-informed decisions that move the business forward.
About the Role:
We are seeking a strong Operations Manager to lead our anaerobic digestion and depackaging facility. You’ll oversee a team of approximately 16 employees and be responsible for safety, performance, and financial results.
This is a highly engaged, hands-on leadership position. You will be actively involved on the plant floor, collaborating in cross-functional meetings, and leveraging performance data to drive efficiency, optimize processes, and ensure smooth, reliable operations.
What You’ll Do:
• Lead supervisors and frontline teams to hit safety and performance goals
• Own EHS programs and ensure full regulatory compliance
• Track KPIs, solve problems, and drive process improvements
• Manage costs and support P&L, budgeting, and forecasting
• Partner across teams to support projects and daily operations
What We’re Looking For:
• 7 years in plant or industrial operations
• Experience leading teams in fast-paced environments
• Strong safety and compliance knowledge
• Ability to use data to drive decisions
• Great leadership and communication skills
Preferred:
• Waste, recycling, energy, or similar industry experience
• Lean / Six Sigma experience
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
• Industrial plant setting (noise, dust, temperature changes)
• Active role – walking, standing, climbing stairs
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• PPE required
• Flexible hours as needed
EEOC: Circular Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Circular Services is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Circular Services are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Circular Services will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Salary : $140,000 - $150,000