Operations Director - Recycling (Rockville, MD)

Grow Your Career at Compost Crew

Join us at Compost Crew, a locally owned fast-growing organics recycling company based in Rockville, MD. We are rescuing over 30 million pounds of unwanted food scraps from the landfill per year, helping to retain valuable nutrients by converting the food scraps into a rich soil amendment – compost. Compost Crew is the largest organic recycling company in our region, serving over 20,000 homes, businesses, communities and governments throughout Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. We’re innovative leaders in the elimination of food waste, revitalization of our soil and sustainability. At Compost Crew, you’ll enjoy a friendly work environment where you’ll be treated with appreciation and respect. You’ll make a real difference in the well-being of our community and environment.

Position Overview

Are you a hands-on, results driven and collaborative operations leader? Join us at Compost Crew, where you’ll run all operations in the Washington D.C. metro region. Bring your expertise in waste management, logistics or transportation, as well as your ability to motivate and organize the Operations team. You’ll direct and coordinate daily operations of collections and hauling, fleet management, inventory management and facility management. Your vision will support strategic planning and your accountability will maintain the safety record and profitability of the division. This is a hybrid position with 40 - 80% of the time expected to be in the field. Annualized salary range $105K - $159K.

Key Requirements

• At least 7 years progressive management experience in waste management, logistics, transportation or related field 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• Track record of driving operational excellence, process improvement and cost optimization

• Strategic planning, goal setting and execution skills 

• Prioritization and decision-making skills

• Ability to motivate superior performance and career growth of individuals, supervisors and teams

• Closed-loop delegation skills

• Information compilation and analysis skills

• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner

• Clear and persuasive communication skills in diverse contexts, including meetings and presentations

• Commitment to safety-first leadership and culture

• Knowledge of industry regulatory requirements and compliance standards, including DOT regulations 

• Judgement and creativity in development/implementation of division procedures

• Customer management and negotiation skills

• Cross-functional collaboration skills

• Focus on continuous improvement and quality

• Technology selection and implementation skills

• Growth mindset 

• Intermediate skills in computer application office suites such Microsoft Office or Google Workspace  

• U.S. employment authorization

Responsibilities

• Manage team of 50 employees, with overall responsibility for a growing team, fleet and multiple locations

• Oversee efficient operations, meet customer demands and implement on-going process improvements

• Develop and manage operating budget, financial plans and KPI’s

• Achieve financial goals 

• Manage operational investments and assets while optimizing costs

• Plan, develop, and execute best in class safety practices and training programs

• Oversee route supervisors, operations coordinator and driver teams to ensure all routes are completed to meet time and quality standards

• Supervise fleet manager to maintain a high performing and safe fleet of 40 commercial trucks

• Supervise warehouse coordinator to maintain sufficient and accurate supplies and inventory levels

• Oversee operations and site management at processing facilities 

• Manage offices and yards to keep them safe, secure, organized and clean

• Assist CEO with strategic planning

• Coordinate with sales and marketing team to ensure alignment with company goals, to include input on pricing, service levels and territories 

• Support customer service team and attend to priority customer service issues

• Ensure operational compliance with local, state, and federal regulations

Other Helpful Background

• Experience in recycling or environmental services 

• Experience in and knowledge of sustainability

• Experience driving commercial vehicles

• MBA 

Compensation and Benefits

• Annualized salary range $105K - $159K

• Stock options

• Top-tier medical insurance with generous contribution for self and dependents

• Dental, vision, life, ADD and long-term disability insurance

• 401k retirement plan

• Paid Time Off

• Employee Assistance Program

Learn more about Compost Crew at:

https://compostcrew.com