Operations Manager (Tire Recycling)

K & S Tire Recycling, Inc.
  • Chicago Heights, IL
  • $75,000–$100,000 Per Year
  • Autofill and Review
13 days ago

Job Description

K&S Tire Recycling is seeking a hands-on, bilingual Operations Manager with experience in the tire recycling industry or a related field. This role requires a strong leader who can optimize processes, oversee quality control, and ensure operational efficiency while maintaining compliance with industry regulations.

Requirements

Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years in an operations management role, specifically in tire recycling, waste management, manufacturing, or a related industry.

Requirements:

  • Bilingual (English & Spanish) Required – Must be able to communicate effectively with employees, vendors, and clients.
  • Hands-On Leadership: Ability to work in the field, supervise employees directly, and be involved in day-to-day operations.
  • Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of tire recycling processes, including collection, shredding, material separation, and compliance.
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot operational challenges and implement efficiency improvements.
  • Safety & Compliance: Familiarity with OSHA regulations, environmental laws, and industry safety standards.
  • Budget & Cost Control: Ability to manage operational expenses while maintaining quality and efficiency.
  • Strong Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with team members, leadership, and external partners.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee daily operations to ensure a smooth and efficient recycling process.
  • Implement and maintain quality control measures for tire processing and material output.
  • Supervise and train employees to improve productivity and enforce safety protocols.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance with all environmental and safety laws.
  • Manage fleet operations, including schedule maintenance.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
  • Work closely with leadership to develop strategic goals for business growth.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and make necessary adjustments to meet objectives.

Benefits

We offer accrued sick/vacation time.

Compensation $75,000-100,000

Numbers & Facts

LocationChicago Heights, IL
Salary$75,000–$100,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Business Developmentunmatched
  • Business Growthunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Cost Controlunmatched
  • English Languageunmatched
  • Environmental Complianceunmatched
  • Environmental Lawunmatched
  • Expense Managementunmatched
  • Fleet Managementunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Industry Standardsunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Multilingualunmatched
  • OSHAunmatched
  • Operational Expenditure (OPEX)unmatched
  • Operationsunmatched
  • Operations Managementunmatched
  • People Managementunmatched
  • Performance Analysisunmatched
  • Performance Metricsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Productivity Managementunmatched
  • Quality Controlunmatched
  • Quality Managementunmatched
  • Quality Metricsunmatched
  • Recyclingunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Safety Complianceunmatched
  • Safety Standardsunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Set Goalsunmatched
  • Spanish Languageunmatched
  • Staff Trainingunmatched
  • Strategic Planningunmatched
  • Waste Managementunmatched

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