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Operations Manager

COVANTA PROJECTS INC

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Location
Avon Lake, OH
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Job overview

The Operations Manager oversees localized activities at the Avon Lake Material Processing Facility, including wastewater treatment, solid waste processing, and shredding. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the role is accountable for facility profitability and efficiency, workplace safety, and regulatory compliance. The manager leads employees, supports continuous improvement, and coordinates facility operations with other locations, sales teams, clients, and local agencies.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Team LeadershipTeam BuildingWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookInformation AnalysisProcess ImprovementAttention to DetailTime ManagementWastewater TreatmentLaboratory AnalysisRegulatory ComplianceHazardous Waste ManagementNon-Hazardous Waste ManagementUniversal Waste ManagementSolid Waste Transfer

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDBachelor's Degree5+ Years Supervisory Experience

Full job description

Who we are For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes. Our Vision Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment. Our Business Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals. Our Value Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world. All that we're missing is you. Apply today! About the role The Operations Manager is responsible for all localized activities of the Avon Lake, OH Material Processing Facility including but not limited to wastewater treatment, solid waste processing, and shredding. Reporting directly to our Director of Operations, this role is accountable for the profitability and efficiency of all facility operations while maintaining a safe work site and complying with regulatory agencies and permits. Expected to provide strong leadership to employees within the facility driving profitable growth thru continuous improvement. Responsibilities: - Develop maintain, and promote an elite workplace quality, performance, appearance, and effectiveness. - Set clear expectations, lead, a coordinate, train, and direct plant employees on initiatives from Corporate and Divisional leaders. - Coordinate and communicate all phases of operations including receiving and shipping loads, processing materials, and laboratory discharge compliance. - Ensuring all preventative maintenance obligations are consistently met and ensure that the facility is audit ready. - Coordinate with our other locations daily to provide support to our sales team, operations, and the needs of our clients. - Work with local authorities and agencies to ensure compliance while completing and submitting required reports as needed. - Analyze facility budget requests, sales, and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement while identifying areas in which cost reductions and program improvements can be made. - Successfully manage employee performance while mentoring and guiding the overall growth of the facility. - Assist in pursuing all unidentified facility growth opportunities and develop methods and solutions that make them feasible. Requirements: - High School Diploma / GED required.Bachelors degree preferred. - At least 5 years' experience supervising and leading high performing teams - Extensive leadership and team building skills. - Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. - Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook. - Ability to analyze information and suggest improvements. - Demonstrated attention to detail and time management skills. - Background in wastewater treatment, laboratory analysis, regulatory requirements is preferred. - Some knowledge of hazardous, non-hazardous, universal waste, and solid waste transfer facility is beneficial. All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities. Please note that Level, T

How this job compares

Set against the 8,290 open Operations Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Ohio median$75–101K/yr194 salary ranges
  • Ohio median$20–25/hr24 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 457 open Operations Manager jobs in Ohio and 8,290 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Ohio
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Operations Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (6,249 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 2,982 of the 8,290 open Operations Manager jobs (36%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

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