Senior Vice President of Recycling & Sustainability

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people.

When you join Rumpke, you'll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.

This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team!

The Senior Vice President (SVP) of Recycling & Sustainability is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational performance, growth, compliance, and long-term sustainability initiatives of the company's recycling and environmental services operations. This executive leads recycling operations, sustainability strategy, commodity management, regulatory compliance, innovation initiatives, and customer sustainability partnerships across the organization.

The SVP reporting to the CEO & President, serves as a key member of the senior leadership team and is responsible for driving operational excellence, environmental stewardship, profitability, regulatory compliance, and strategic growth aligned with the company's long-term business objectives.

This role partners closely with Operations, Fleet, Maintenance, Safety, Sales, Municipal Relations, Landfill Operations, and Executive Leadership to position the company as an industry leader in recycling and sustainability.

• Strategic Leadership
  • Develop and execute the company's recycling and sustainability strategy
  • Establish long-term operational and financial goals for recycling facilities and sustainability programs
  • Identify opportunities for market expansion, innovation, and diversification of recycling services
  • Lead strategic planning initiatives related to circular economy opportunities, diversion goals, renewable technologies, and environmental impact reduction
  • Advise executive leadership on industry trends, commodity markets, environmental regulations, and emerging technologies
• Sustainability & ESG Leadership
  • Lead company-wide sustainability initiatives and environmental stewardship programs
  • Develop and track ESG-related goals and reporting metrics
  • Partner with customers and municipalities on sustainability solutions and diversion strategies
  • Oversee sustainability reporting and environmental performance initiatives
  • Promote innovation in waste diversion, recycling technology, renewable energy, and circular economy solutions
  • Required to participate in both private and public events promoting Rumpke's comprehensive recycling services by serving as a public speaker, member of waste and recycling industry associations, solid waste or state organization committee member and as a key partner in Rumpke bid opportunities to secure new contracts
• Financial & Business Performance
  • Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets
  • Monitor commodity markets and develop risk mitigation strategies related to recycled material pricing
  • Identify revenue growth opportunities through new recycling streams, sustainability partnerships, and municipal contracts
  • Lead capital planning for recycling infrastructure, automation, and processing technology investments
  • Drive profitability while balancing sustainability objectives and customer expectations
• Operational Leadership
  • Provide executive oversight of:
  • Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs)
  • Recycling collection operations
  • Sustainability programs
• Leadership & Talent Development
  • Lead and develop regional recycling leadership teams and facility management
  • Establish performance expectations, accountability standards, and succession planning initiatives
  • Build leadership bench strength within recycling and sustainability operations

• This position will manage 11-20 employees
• This position will oversee and direct other managers

• Strong strategic and operational leadership capability
• Advanc…