Manager of Site Operations MRF

Overview: Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the country! We primarily service Northern New Jersey, Southern New York State, New York City, Connecticut, with a state-of-the-art rail served landfill located in Ohio. We cater to a diverse range of residential, industrial and commercial customers. Our mission has always been to provide our customers with the highest quality waste, recycling and environmental services, while keeping focus on employee, customer and environmental safety.  What makes our company culture unique is we have mastered the ability to balance the standards of a large corporate company while maintaining our small business family style culture.  Essential Job Summary:: The Manager of Site Operations MRF supports the Director by directing the day-to-day operations of a Materials Recovery Facility, ensuring efficient processing of recyclable materials while maintaining safety, environmental compliance, and operational excellence.  This role requires strong leadership skills to manage diverse teams and complex sorting operations in a fast-paced industrial environment. Essential Job Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.: Oversee daily MRF operations including material intake, sorting, processing, and outbound shipmentsResponsible for executing action plans developed by operations leadership to deliver both short-term and long-term site performance resultsParticipate in regular P&L reviews to ensure that production targets and budgets are met; develops and implements processes for optimal equipment utilization, equipment maintenance and labor and material costsLead continuous improvement projects to increase efficiency and productivityCollaborate with the maintenance department on maintenance schedules to ensure the site is running at optimum performanceResponsible to ensure all necessary precautions to ensure safety and compliance with Company OSHA, and other standards and regulationsOversees personnel needs of the department to include but not limited to managing staff levels (scheduling and overtime allocation), coaching, disciplining, training, and evaluating employee performanceWorks with functional groups to resolve employee relations and labor relations issuesMust be able to work a changing shift schedule to oversee all facets of the operations when they are occurring. Episodic overnight and weekend shifts are necessary.Coordinate with transportation teams for inbound and outbound material flowsInvestigate incidents and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrenceManage facility permits, inspections, and regulatory reporting requirementsFoster a positive work environment focused on safety and productivity Requirements and Qualifications:: Minimum of 7-10 years of work experience in transportation, logistics, or solid waste operations. Previous experience overseeing a MRF preferred.Associate’s degree (accredited) or in lieu of degree, high school diploma or GED (accredited) and 3 years of relevant work experienceBilingual Spanish preferredExperience in a unionized environment with demonstrated ability to effectively handle employee grievances and conduct investigationsProven leadership skills in coaching and leading employeesExperience overseeing business plans, developing and tracking budgetsDemonstrated ability to use a data-driven analytical approach to decision makingLeadership capabilities working across a matrix organizationExperience implementing safety (OSHA) programs and equipment specificationsProven ability to work efficiently with minimal direct supervisionDemonstrated ability to motivate others to achieve resultsProven experience meeting business commitments, driving change and implementing process improvementsExcellent interpersonal and customer service skillsStrong organizational skills and attention to detailTime management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlinesProficient with Microsoft Office suite or related softwareMust be able to work outdoors in all kinds of weather Proven experience in managing labor relations in a unionized environmentExcellent computer skills with the ability to handle multiple programs and systems Additional Information: This job description is intended to be an accurate representation of the general functions of the job, rather than exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or experience. Other duties may be assigned, requested, or required. Aspects of the job may be altered without notice. Interstate Waste Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Salary Range Minimum: USD $130,000.00/Yr. Salary Range Maximum: USD $165,000.00/Yr.

Created: 2025-12-07