Wind River

Operations Manager

Wind River$115K — $140K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience
  • 5+ years of operations management experience in industrial services or environmental sectors
  • Proven P&L management with a track record of profitability
  • Strong leadership and communication skills with a collaborative style
  • Commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance in a DOT-regulated environment
  • Proficiency in O365 tools (Outlook, Teams, Excel)
  • Familiarity with PowerBI or Salesforce is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all aspects of branch operations, including field services, fleet maintenance, and facility management
  • Champion a safety-first culture with strict adherence to safety policies
  • Develop and implement operational efficiencies for productivity and profitability
  • Build, mentor, and manage a skilled team focused on teamwork and continuous improvement
  • Manage branch P&L, budgets, and operational plans to meet financial targets
  • Track costs and monitor operational metrics to maintain profitability
  • Ensure exceptional service delivery and support new business opportunities

Benefits

  • Join a growing environmental services organization
  • Opportunity to lead high-performing teams
  • Make a meaningful impact in operational safety and efficiency
  • Collaborative environment focused on people development and business performance
  • Potential for professional growth in multiple locations
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Lead teams. Drive results. Make a measurable impact.

We're seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee our Quinton and Jamaica, Virginia branches, with support from a supervisor at each location. Reporting to the Area Operations Manager, this hands-on leader will be accountable for safe, efficient, and profitable operations, including financial performance, team engagement, customer satisfaction, and service excellence.

Whether you're a successful single-site leader ready to take on multiple locations or an experienced multi-branch operator looking for a new challenge, this is an opportunity to lead high-performing teams and make a meaningful impact within a growing environmental services organization. Experience in branch-based industrial services and a DOT-regulated environment is highly valued.

What You'll Do:

Operational & Safety Leadership
  • Oversee all aspects of branch operations including field services, fleet maintenance, and facility management.
  • Champion a safety-first culture, ensuring strict adherence to DOT, DEP, and company safety policies and procedures.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor operational efficiencies to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Build, mentor, and manage a skilled team while promoting teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Financial Management
  • Manage branch P&L, budgets, and operational plans to meet revenue and profit targets.
  • Track operational costs, monitor labor hours, and manage capital expenditures to maintain profitability.
  • Collaborate with regional leadership on financial performance and strategic initiatives.

Customer Service & Growth
  • Ensure exceptional service delivery to meet and exceed customer expectations.
  • Partner with the sales team to support new business opportunities and service expansions.
  • Analyze operational challenges, identify solutions, and implement process improvements to support growth.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience.
  • 5+ years of operations management experience in an industrial services, environmental, or related branch-based business; including P&L management with a successful track record of driving profitability.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills with a hands-on, collaborative approach.
  • Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance, particularly in a DOT-regulated environment.
  • Proficiency in O365 tools (Outlook, Teams, Excel, etc.).
  • Familiarity with PowerBI and or Salesforce a plus.
  • Ability to travel up to 20% as needed.

Ready to take the next step?

If you're a driven operations leader with a passion for safety, people development, and business performance - we'd love to hear from you. Join us at Wind River Environmental and help shape the future of essential environmental services.

Apply today!

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $115,000 - $140,000 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Salary Description

$115,000 - $140,000

About Wind River

Wind River is a software company that provides operating systems and other software solutions for embedded systems. The company's products are used in a wide range of industries, including aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial automation. Wind River was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Alameda, California. The company was acquired by Intel in 2009, and is now a subsidiary of Intel Corporation.
Learn more about Wind River
Size
1,500 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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