Plant Operations Manager (eWaste/ Electronics Recycling)
On-Site | Full-Time | Janesville, WI
About the Role
Exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing e-recycling operation as a Factory Operations Manager, overseeing day-to-day plant performance for a technologically advanced facility of approximately 20 personnel. This is a fully internal role focused on operations excellence, regulatory compliance, and people safety. The ideal candidate will have experience in factory or plant operations with e-recycling, environmental, and health & safety regulations knowledge, ideally on sites between 20-100 personnel. This is your chance to play a critical role in ensuring a new site operates safely, efficiently, and in full compliance while supporting the continued scale-up of innovative recycling processes.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all internal factory operations, including production, scheduling, staffing, equipment utilization, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure full compliance with e-recycling regulations, environmental permits, and health & safety standards, maintaining accurate documentation and audit readiness.
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 20 operators, technicians, and supervisors, fostering a strong safety-first culture.
- Support the operation, optimization, and continuous improvement of patented, state-of-the-art recycling technology, working closely with engineering and technical teams.
Requirements
- Proven experience in factory or plant operations management, ideally within e-recycling, waste management, environmental services, or regulated manufacturing environments.
- Strong working knowledge of e-recycling regulations, environmental compliance, and occupational health & safety standards.
- Comfortable leading small to mid-sized teams in hands-on, technical environments.
- Structured, detail-oriented leader with strong communication skills and a proactive approach to risk management and continuous improvement.
Pay
$80,000 - $120,000 per annum
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package included.