Senior Operations Manager - Lab Pack Division

Business Line:
Environmental Services & Global Functions

Description:

Tradebe is a group of industrial businesses with the commitment of creating a more sustainable planet and making significant contributions to human wellbeing. In the US, we are leaders focused on recycling and circular economy, managing all different environmental liabilities in a sustainable way.

• Lead with purpose in a sustainability-focused industry
• Own and optimize a critical service center operation
• Lead and grow a high-performing technical team
• Champion safety, compliance, and operational excellence
• Competitive salary with opportunities for professional growth

As a Technical Services Operations Manager, you’ll lead a motivated team of chemists and drivers while managing full P&L responsibility for a service center. This role is ideal for someone with leadership experience who thrives in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment. You’ll play a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance, driving operational excellence, and supporting both your team and customers.

• Lead daily operations for the service center with full P&L ownership
• Oversee scheduling of customer work, logistics, and team assignments
• Manage and develop Field Chemists and Drivers, providing training and support
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and DOT regulations
• Coordinate purchasing, invoices, and supply management for the facility
• Collaborate with Sales, Plant Operations, and Customer Service teams to resolve technical and operational needs
• Communicate facility updates and challenges to regional leadership
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or related field preferred)
• 3–5 years of leadership experience in an operations or service environment
• 5+ years of industry experience, with lab packing expertise strongly preferred
• Knowledge of DOT and RCRA regulations is preferred
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Previous experience with SAP a plus
• Ability to present technical information clearly and effectively
• Ability to travel locally up to 50%

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Generous vacation and sick plans
• Medical (including telehealth), dental and vision
• 401k Retirement match
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Health savings accounts (HSA)
• Agency paid, basic life and AD&D insurance
• Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
• Leadership opportunities
• Great work environment and culture
• And MORE!

Join us and be part of a company that promotes circular economy and sustainability.

Tradebe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Nearest Major Market:
Gary

Nearest Secondary Market:
Chicago