Vice-President, Operations

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