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LRS

Operations Manager (Waste Industry)

LRS, Niles, Michigan, United States, 49120

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LRS is the industry leader in providing innovative and environmentally responsible waste and recycling solutions. Our team delivers exceptional service and value through relentless commitment to customer satisfaction and preservation of the environment. Through our safe and innovative approach to waste diversion, LRS thrives on the passion and innovation of our employees to preserve and sustain the beauty of the towns, neighborhoods and communities that we serve. We are excited to hire candidates that align with our Vision and Values: To become the safest, most innovative waste recycler in the world by redefining the way the world views waste.

Live Safety

Serve With Passion

Innovate Relentlessly

Engage With Integrity

Build Community

Be Accountable

Job Summary The

Operations Manager

leads and drives operational efficiencies and delivers expected results in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and cash. This role builds operational talent, addresses key operational performance challenges, and implements sustainable standard practices. The Operations Manager should be comfortable multitasking and working cross-functionally with different business units.

Reports To General Manager

Essential Job Duties

Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to safety policies in all work environment areas

Promote a positive safety culture through leadership by example

Ensure strict compliance with all health and safety rules and state regulations

Implement and manage all safety initiatives

Ensure safety processes and procedures are up to date

Promote a culture of high performance and meeting/exceeding expected results

Drive and track financial performance via annual operations budget and monthly operations forecasting

Review cost on a month-end review and ensure all costs are accounted for and are accurate

Participate in monthly estimating job cost and financial reviews

Effectively develop goals and objectives to implement actions

Track performance and continuously look for opportunities for improvement

Work with all business units to drive customer attraction, retention, and quality service

Seek opportunities to meet and exceed customer expectations

Ensure a quality product/service within operations and actively work to resolve issues

Accountable for scheduling shifts, planning for call-ins/no shows, and reporting department metrics and performance

Evaluate customer support and identify solutions for customer issues

Set a motivational tone and establish a high degree of optimism focused on employees in the work environment

Respond positively to unpredictable situations or problems that can occur throughout their work responsibilities

Supervise team members, dispatchers, and drivers

Evaluate performance and deliver feedback

Develop measures to motivate employees

Conduct succession planning

Participate in the development of emerging leaders to be ready to move into higher level roles

Scope Of Responsibility The Operations Manager oversees daily operational activities, leading a team of drivers, dispatchers, and support staff to ensure safety, service quality, and efficiency across assigned business units. This role has direct accountability for achieving operational and financial performance goals, including cost control, productivity, and customer satisfaction. The Operations Manager exercises decision‑making authority related to staffing, scheduling, and process improvements, and plays a key role in developing talent and maintaining a culture of safety and high performance.

Qualifications

3‑5 years of experience as Operations manager and/or Supervisor

Ability to multi‑task

Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills

Must be a self‑starter and have a high level of accountability

Upbeat and energized to complete tasks with a positive attitude

Must work well under pressure and have a strong attention to detail

Must be willing to learn and practice all safety procedures as safety is our highest value

Excellent Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point & Outlook skills

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear

Occasionally required to stand and walk

Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Some regional travel required

Spontaneous local travel required

$95,000-$115,000

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Management and Manufacturing

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