Weekend Operations Manager Jobs in Follansbee, WV

Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the greater New York, New Jersey and Connecticut markets with a rail-served landfill in Ohio.  IWS is committed to delivering high-quality waste, recycling and environmental services, while prioritizing the safety of our employees, customers and communities. We cater to a diverse range of industrial, medical and commercial/residential customers.

Founded in 1998, IWS has grown over the years through acquisitions, many of which were family-owned businesses that remain a part of our team today. We’re proud to combine the resources of a large company with the values and care of a family-run business.

IWS is seeking an experienced Operations Manager (Landfill) to lead and drive facets of the landfill operations as well as develop and execute strategies that support and maximize performance, including asset planning, long-term objective planning, safety, productivity, environmental management, financial performance, and employee retention. This role will report to and support the Vice President of Operations (Landfill).

• Manage the day-to-day operations specific to their assigned areas of the landfill and provide daily support to Supervisors in ensuring quality and budget performance
• Assist in the design and implementation of the facilities operating plan, consistent with the accomplishment of long range established objectives which will enhance effectiveness and delineate responsibilities and authority
• Assist in the development of facility budget in a timely manner, forecasting financial and human resource needs for future time periods
• Assist others in budget optimization; provides budget compliance support
• Help oversee personnel needs of the facility including selecting, coaching, and training employees and evaluating employee performance, as well as providing input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions
• Organize and schedule all necessary resources required to accomplish activities
• Ensure thorough root cause investigations for all injuries and incidents, following up with consistent discipline and retraining as needed while working congruently with Safety through the entirety of the process
• Engage suppliers in problem solving and participate in supplier improvement processes
• Implement and maintain programs to improve the safety, productivity, and profitability of the facility and ensure compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT)/Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and other Federal and State regulations

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environment areas. Promotes a positive safety culture through leadership by example
• Ensures strict compliance with all health and safety rules and state regulations
• Ensure safety processes and procedures are up to date

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Responsible for leading and supervising direct reports in cooperation with the Vice President of Landfill, evaluating performance and delivering feedback
• Oversees needs of the department, including selecting, coaching, and training employees and evaluating employee performance
• Develops measures to motivate employees to encourage upward growth and increased responsibility
• Focuses on succession planning and assuring a strong depth within the team

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience, with at least 5 years’ experience in the waste industry; and at least 5 years of experience managing teams
• Knowledge of finance and accounting practices, financial analysis, and reporting
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment

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.

Interstate Waste Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.