Operations Area Manager

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

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About the role

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.

Key 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

Qualifications and Experience

• 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

What We Offer You

In addition to salary, this role is eligible for benefits. The benefits would include medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays.

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For additional information, refer to the Pay Transparency section below.

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For additional information, refer to the Pay Transparency section below.

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Pay Transparency

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld’s reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future.

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Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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