Facility Operations Manager

March 28, 2025

Annual Salary Range: $102,598.97 – $155,190.15

Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy (R&E) is searching for a Facility Operations Manager to provides technical, administrative and operational support for the R&E Center.

R&E is a joint powers entity formed by Ramsey and Washington Counties. R&E coordinates recycling and waste programs between the two counties and owns and operates the Ramsey Washington Recycling & Energy Center (R&E Center) in Newport, Minnesota (recyclingandenergy.org). R&E’s vision is vibrant, healthy communities without waste, and R&E accomplishes its mission through partnerships and innovation.

This position reports to the R&E Facility Director and will oversee and direct the work of staff and contractors to ensure the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the R&E Center; participate in the development and administration of the Facility Budgets and planning; and will be responsible for the overall operation of the Facility in the absence of the Facility Director.

This is professional work including, but not limited to, the following:

• Promote a diverse, culturally competent and respectful workplace.
• Lead effort to recommend, monitor, develop and update R&E Center standard operating policies and procedures.
• Work with the Facility Director to develop R&E Center operations schedules to meet operational and contractual requirements.
• Assist with the day-to-day supervision of plant supervisors.
• Work with the Facility Director and staff in the preparation and submittal of the annual operations budget.
• Supervise the performance and activities of contractors involved in the operation of the facility.
• Assist the Facility Director in the preparation of operating and capital budgets, and in the overall processing, operations and maintenance schedule for the facility.
• As assigned, participate in the selection of consultants/contractors for R&E Center maintenance, operations and capital projects.
• Work with Safety Coordinator to ensure facility staff and supervisors adhere to safety standards and address any failure to meet those standards.
• Compile environmental data, develop and submit reports to the counties and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to keep the R&E Center in compliance with regulations. Renew licenses and permits as needed.
• Ensure proper reporting and disposal of hazardous waste.
• Process storm water samples quarterly and ship to vendor for testing. Report findings to the MPCA.
• Act as primary liaison for contracted service providers for cameras, uniforms, janitorial, lawn/snow service, pest control, etc, to ensure effective servicing and maintenance that support facility operations.
• Act as back-up for the Transportation Manager.
• Make operational decisions in the absence of the Facility Director.
• May make presentations to, or answer questions from the R&E Board in the absence of the Facility Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Facility Director.

Strong applicants will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of management, and experience in the supervision of staff.
• Knowledge of solid waste resource recovery planning, and engineering concepts and practices.
• Knowledge of accepted standards, principles and practices as applied or related to the operation and maintenance of a solid waste resource recovery facility.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Knowledge of public decision-making processes and policy development.
• Knowledge of finance, capital and operations budgeting, and the ability to oversee the facility budget.
• Knowledge of the specific laws, policies, and procedures related to managing and directing a refuse derived fuel facility.
• Skill in establishing effective working relationships with vendors, staff, elected boards, unions, customers, regulatory agencies, consultants, the media, business community and the public.
• Skill in analyzing operational needs and developing solutions to meet those needs.
• Skill in analyzing technical information and preparing options for consideration.
• Skill in Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, manage, and exercise independent judgement.
• Ability to manage various projects simultaneously, both directly and indirectly (through other staff), and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function in fluid, ambiguous situations.
• Ability to work within cross-jurisdictional and/or interdepartmental teams to manage and implement complicated work projects.

Licensure/Certifications: A valid Class D driver’s license is required

Preferred Education and Experience:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or public administration, operations management, environmental health or science, or a related field.

Experience: Experience in a union environment. Experience in waste management. Experience in an industrial setting. Seven years or more of progressive responsibility in operational management, employee management and supervision, consultants/contractors oversight and direction, and managing operating budgets and capital projects.

Substitution: A master’s degree in one of the identified fields may be substituted for two years of the required experience.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Five years of progressive responsibility in operational management, employee management and supervision, consultants/contractors oversight and direction, and managing operating budgets and capital projects is required.

A summary of benefits available to R&E non-represented employees can be found here: Non-Represented Summary of Benefits

Position open until filled. Applicants should respond promptly as the initial review of applications and supplemental questions will begin on April 18, 2025.

To Apply

To apply for an R&E job, all of the following are required to be completed.

The application is a fillable PDF. Click here to You may also print the application and complete it.

Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy provides equal access to employment, programs and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, public assistance or national origin.