Operations Manager - Quincy Recycle - New Haven, IN.$80,000-$120,000 per year | Salary | Full - Time Our facility is located in New Haven, IN. but we serve customers across the nation.
What's In It For You:- Challenging & Rewarding Career Opportunity
- Professional YET Casual and Fun Working Environment with Highly Engaged Teammates
- Competitive Compensation
- Comprehensive Health/Wellness Benefits and Programs
- 401K & Profit Sharing Plans
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Key Responsibilities- Champion a safe work environment by ensuring full compliance with all safety regulations, housekeeping standards, maintenance initiatives, and company policies in partnership with EHS and Facilities Operations & Support teams
- Lead daily plant operations and workforce planning to achieve production goals through effective labor allocation, scheduling, overtime management, and team leadership
- Manage plant financial performance, including gross margin analysis, cost controls, inventory management, productivity metrics, and time study calculations
- Oversee inbound and outbound freight operations to optimize transportation efficiency and reduce cost per ton
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, operational efficiencies, and process improvements across all plant functions
- Lead maintenance operations and coordinate weekly maintenance meetings to minimize downtime and maximize equipment reliability
- Oversee project management efforts, including facility upgrades, operational improvements, and capital-related initiatives
- Manage and maintain key operational systems, including KPA and Stampli PO systems
- Conduct performance evaluations and administer annual compensation reviews aligned with company and employee performance
- Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, procurement, sales, marketing, and operations teams to drive alignment, profitability, and business growth
- Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and customer service excellence throughout the operation
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Success Metrics- Successful candidates are comfortable adapting their schedule to support team leadership, production flow, and operational priorities.
- Maintain zero lost-time incidents while minimizing workplace injuries and safety risks
- Achieve improved gross margin performance and measurable cost efficiencies
- Reduce inbound and outbound freight costs per ton through operational optimization
- Maintain controlled labor hours and minimize unnecessary overtime
- Deliver high employee engagement, accountability, and performance alignment
- Build strong cross-functional partnerships that positively impact operational and financial performance
- Ensure plant housekeeping, maintenance, and compliance standards consistently meet or exceed expectations
- Minimize operational downtime through proactive maintenance leadership and planning
- Establish industry-leading customer service performance that supports long-term business growth
Position Requirements: - Bachelor's Degree in Business, or related field preferred
- 5+ years of warehouse, manufacturing, or industrial experience
- Proven leadership with a cross-functional team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with LMS or other operational software systems
- Some limited travel required
Keys to Success: Successful people in this role have strong communication skills, are quick learners, have an eye for detail, paired with a technical/analytical focus. Successful candidates in this role will develop into valued technical experts, who, recognized and supported by management and a stable work environment, can deliver quality work on a consistent basis. Precise consistent work output is essential, requiring patience and a willingness to handle and complete tasks on time. Consistent, error-free work based on defined regulations and standards are key measures of job performance success.
