What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Manager position at Waste Recruiters?
Our client is an environmental services company seeking an Operations Manager in the Chicago area. The Operations Manager is responsible for leading daily operations across a municipal solid waste transfer station, construction waste recycling facility, and recovered paper baling operation, ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. This hands-on leader oversees production schedules, equipment, and frontline staff while driving continuous improvement through Lean Six Sigma practices. Key duties include supervising operations teams, optimizing material recovery processes, coordinating shipments, managing maintenance workflows, monitoring KPIs, upholding environmental and safety standards, and fostering a culture of accountability and teamwork. The position requires bilingual communication skills, operational expertise, strong problem-solving abilities, and experience with heavy equipment and industrial environments. Salary is $75-80k.
Salary : $75,000 - $80,000