Vice-President, Operations at bizjobz LLC
Job Description
Our client, a leader in waste and recycling solutions, is seeking an experienced Vice President of Operations to oversee all operational divisions and drive performance, safety, and profitability across a growing organization. The position reports to an office (Eatontown, NJ) full time and will also oversee other locations throughout central and southern, NJ.
This is a key executive leadership role responsible for managing multiple facilities and division directors across operations including C&D Transfer Stations, Recycling, Scrap Metal, Mulch, and RCA Manufacturing. The VP will lead with a data-driven mindset and have full P&L accountability for all business units.
Main Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day operations across multiple facilities, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency.
- Standardize & improve SOPs to drive consistency, accountability, and best practices.
- Implement and track operational KPIs—throughput, utilization, material yield, maintenance performance.
- Maintain regulatory compliance/relationships with environmental & safety agencies.
- Lead initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.
- Drive financial performance through budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
- Present monthly operational and financial reports to the executive leadership team.
- Partner with the CEO to execute long-term growth and sustainability strategies.
- Build and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Main Requirements:
- Bachelors in Business, Engineering, or Operations Management (Master’s a plus).
- 10–15 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, recycling, or environmental services.
- Proven success managing multi-site operations with full P&L responsibility.
- Strong financial acumen and KPI management experience.
- Skilled in Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.
- Familiarity with state and environmental compliance (NJDEP, PADEP preferred).
Key Performance Indicators
- Divisional profitability & EBITDA performance
- Operational throughput & efficiency
- Safety record & compliance metrics
- Employee retention, training, and promotion rates
- Equipment, uptime & maintenance performance
Salary is between 210,000 - $245,000 plus bonus (15%) and solid benefits
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