Operations Manager

Ramsey Washington Recycling & Energy (R&E) is searching for an Operations Manager to provide 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 R&E Center in Newport, Minnesota. R&E’s vision is vibrant, healthy communities without waste.

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 be responsible for the overall operation of the Facility in the absence of the Facility Director.

These are professional (exempt) work duties:

• 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.
• Manages and directs work for the following positions:
  Transportation Manager, Supply Chain Coordinator
• 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.