Vice President of Operations

Vice President of Operations/Recycling

📍 Red Bank, New Jersey (Greater Monmouth County Area)
💰 $210,000 – $245,000 + 15% Bonus + Full Benefits
🌎 Environmental Services | Recycling | C&D | Industrial Operations

Lead Operations for a Fast-Growing Environmental Services Organization

Our client, a leader in waste, recycling, and environmental solutions , is seeking a dynamic Vice President of Operations to elevate performance, optimize multi-site operations, and lead strategic growth initiatives across the Greater Monmouth County region.

This on-site executive position (based near Red Bank, NJ) oversees multiple divisions—including C&D Transfer Stations, Recycling, Scrap Metal, Mulch, and RCA Manufacturing —and plays a pivotal role in shaping the company’s operational future. You will partner directly with the CEO to modernize systems, strengthen safety culture, and accelerate efficiency across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and optimize day-to-day operations across multiple facilities, ensuring excellence in safety, compliance, quality, and production flow.

• Standardize and upgrade SOPs to drive consistency and operational discipline across all divisions.

• Own and refine operational KPIs, including throughput, utilization, material yield, cost control, and maintenance performance.

• Ensure rigorous compliance with environmental and safety regulations (NJDEP, PADEP, and other governing bodies).

• Lead and implement continuous improvement efforts using Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methods.

• Drive financial performance through budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and cost-reduction initiatives.

• Deliver monthly operational and financial performance reports to the executive leadership team.

• Recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing site leaders and division directors.

• Collaborate closely with the CEO on long-term growth, sustainability initiatives, and capital expansion plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).

• 10–15+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, recycling, environmental services, industrial operations, or similar fields.

• Demonstrated success leading multi-site operations with full P&L accountability.

• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and KPI-driven decision making.

• Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, or other CI methodologies.

• Exceptional leadership presence, communication ability, and organizational discipline.

• Strong knowledge of environmental and regulatory compliance frameworks.

Why This Role Stands Out

• True executive influence: You’ll shape the entire operational strategy alongside the CEO.

• Multi-division authority: Oversee operations touching C&D, recycling, scrap, manufacturing, and environmental services.

• Growth & modernization: Join a company investing heavily in expansion, automation, and sustainability.

• Competitive compensation:

  • 💰 $210K–$245K base salary

  • ➕ 15% annual bonus

  • ➕ Comprehensive benefits

• Mission-driven impact: Your work directly supports environmental responsibility and community sustainability.