Interstate Waste Services

Manager of Site Operations (MRF)

Interstate Waste Services$130K — $165K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10 years in transportation, logistics, or solid waste operations; MRF experience preferred
  • Associate’s degree or high school diploma plus 3 years of relevant work experience
  • Bilingual Spanish is a plus
  • Experience in a unionized environment
  • Proven leadership in coaching and performance management
  • Ability to develop and track budgets using data-driven analysis
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations of the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)
  • Execute operational action plans for performance results
  • Conduct regular P&L reviews to meet production targets
  • Lead continuous improvement projects for efficiency
  • Collaborate with maintenance on equipment performance
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulations
  • Manage department personnel and resolve employee relations issues

Benefits

  • Positive work environment focused on safety and productivity
  • Opportunity for continuous improvement and leadership development
  • Engagement in diverse and dynamic operational challenges
  • Work with a focus on sustainability and environmental impact
  • Chance to influence business performance and team management
Full Job Description
Overview

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 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 shipments
  • Responsible for executing action plans developed by operations leadership to deliver both short-term and long-term site performance results
  • Participate 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 costs
  • Lead continuous improvement projects to increase efficiency and productivity
  • Collaborate with the maintenance department on maintenance schedules to ensure the site is running at optimum performance
  • Responsible to ensure all necessary precautions to ensure safety and compliance with Company OSHA, and other standards and regulations
  • Oversees personnel needs of the department to include but not limited to managing staff levels (scheduling and overtime allocation), coaching, disciplining, training, and evaluating employee performance
  • Works with functional groups to resolve employee relations and labor relations issues
  • Must 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 flows
  • Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
  • Manage facility permits, inspections, and regulatory reporting requirements
  • Foster 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 experience
  • Bilingual Spanish preferred
  • Experience in a unionized environment with demonstrated ability to effectively handle employee grievances and conduct investigations
  • Proven leadership skills in coaching and leading employees
  • Experience overseeing business plans, developing and tracking budgets
  • Demonstrated ability to use a data-driven analytical approach to decision making
  • Leadership capabilities working across a matrix organization
  • Experience implementing safety (OSHA) programs and equipment specifications
  • Proven ability to work efficiently with minimal direct supervision
  • Demonstrated ability to motivate others to achieve results
  • Proven experience meeting business commitments, driving change and implementing process improvements
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office suite or related software
  • Must be able to work outdoors in all kinds of weather
  • Proven experience in managing labor relations in a unionized environment
  • Excellent 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.

 

Salary Range MinimumUSD $130,000.00/Yr. Salary Range MaximumUSD $165,000.00/Yr.

About Interstate Waste Services

Interstate Waste Services is a waste management company that provides a range of services, including garbage collection, recycling, and disposal. The company was founded in 1999 and is based in Wayne, New Jersey. Interstate Waste Services serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the New York City metropolitan area. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. Interstate Waste Services is a subsidiary of Action Environmental Group.
Learn more about Interstate Waste Services
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$5 million
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$100 million

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