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

This is professional (exempt) work including, but not limited to, the following 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.