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Christensen Recycling

Assistant Operations Manager

Christensen Recycling, Sayreville, New Jersey, us, 08872

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Benefits:

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Training & development

Vision insurance

Assistant Operations Manager

Early-Morning Operations | Logistics, Customer Service & Recycling

Location: 222 Jernee Mill Rd., Sayreville NJ 08872 Schedule: Early mornings required (typically 5:00–5:30 AM start); M-F work schedule, Saturday and Sundays OFF Compensation: Competitive; based on experience; Salaried Rate plus quarterly bonuses based on performance Growth Opportunity: Designed to grow into a full Operations Manager role for the right candidate

About the Role We are a fast-growing recycling and logistics company seeking an Assistant Operations Manager to support daily field, yard, and route operations.

This role exists to ensure mornings run smoothly, problems are handled early, and operations stay consistent as the company grows. The ideal candidate enjoys being the first one in, taking ownership, and solving real‑world operational issues in a fast‑paced environment.

This is a hands‑on leadership role, not a desk‑only position.

Key Responsibilities Morning Operations (Primary Focus)

Serve as the first operational contact each morning

Confirm driver attendance, truck readiness, and route coverage

Ensure yard and equipment readiness before routes roll

Resolve common operational issues independently

Escalate only true emergencies (safety or revenue‑critical) directly to owner

Daily Coordination & Execution

Adjust routes, assignments, and resources as needed

Communicate clearly with drivers, yard staff, and office team

Maintain calm, consistent leadership under pressure

Reporting & Documentation

Provide a concise daily operations summary

Log issues, actions taken, and outcomes

Help document procedures so operations don’t rely on one person

Leadership Support

Work alongside the Operations Manager to support daily execution

Take first‑line operational and administrative issues off leadership’s plate

Help build structure, consistency, and operational redundancy

What Success Looks Like

Routes leave on time

Fewer after‑hours or before start of day issues

Clear, organized communication

Problems handled early and documented properly

Operations run consistently, even when leadership is not present

Required Qualifications Education (Required)

Operations Management

Supply Chain Management

Logistics & Transportation

Industrial Engineering

Construction Management

Manufacturing Management

Business Administration with an operations or logistics focus

This role requires applying education in a hands‑on, real‑world operations environment. Candidates must be comfortable working in the yard, with drivers, and in fast‑moving field conditions.

Experience & Traits

Prior experience in logistics, trucking, waste, recycling, construction, manufacturing, or yard operations preferred

Comfortable with early‑morning schedules

Strong decision‑making ability

Organized, reliable, and calm under pressure

Clear communicator who documents issues instead of escalating unnecessarily

This Role Is NOT a Fit If You:

Prefer working late nights

Are not comfortable starting work early

Need constant direction or approval

Avoid accountability

Prefer office‑only environments

(Please read carefully before applying.)

Why Join Our Team

Stable, growing company with long‑term opportunities

Hands‑on leadership and real responsibility

Opportunity to grow into a senior operations role

Early‑morning schedule often allows afternoons free (while just answering phones, documenting calls and adding calls to routes)

Be part of a team that values consistency, accountability, and execution

Application Questions (Required)

What time do you typically prefer to start your workday, and why?

How has your college education helped you make real‑time operational decisions?

Describe a situation where you solved a problem without calling your supervisor.

Are you comfortable starting work consistently at 5:00–5:30 AM?

It’s 5:15 AM. Two drivers call out and one truck won’t start. What do you do?

Final Note We are looking for someone who takes pride in keeping operations moving, protecting leadership’s time, and being reliable when it matters most.

If you’re disciplined, early‑rising, and ready to grow in an operations leadership role, we’d like to hear from you.

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